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Actions spanning multiple jurisdictions

ICE out of Gilroy: Sign the petition to demand a permanent stop to building any ICE facility in or near Gilroy.  The petition signatures will be delivered to local, state, and federal officials.  (Posted: 05/22/2026)

 

Actions related to federal government

Stop Anti-Voter BillsTell your U.S. Senators and House Representative to reject all anti-voter bills immediately.  (New: 07/14/2026)

Stop President Trump's Unconstitutional Attacks on our ElectionsDemand President Trump to respect the Constitution and our freedom to vote.  (Posted: 04/17/2026)

 

Actions related to California state government

Protect California Rights: Tell your Assemblymember to vote "yes" on SB 1105, which will prohibit local and state law enforcement from assisting federal agents in operations that involve racial or identity profiling, criminalization of speech, or use of unauthorized weapons of war against Californians.  It will also ensure that our state doesn’t give federal law enforcement officers acting beyond their federal jurisdiction the power to stop and arrest Californians, except during times of emergency and with the Governor’s approval. (New: 06/06/2026)

California Voting Rights ActTell your Assemblymember to vote "yes" on SB 1164 and SB 1360 to strengthen voting rights in California (New: 07/14/2026)

Universal Clemency: Ask Governor Newsom to commute the sentences of every person on California's death row. (Posted: 03/20/2026)

Housing affordability: Tell your State Senator to vote "yes" on AB 1165, which will help the state address our housing affordability crisis by developing a comprehensive plan to deliver housing security to Californians. (Posted: 03/20/2026)

Actions related to local government

 

Other actions

Rapid Response Networks: Volunteers are needed to answer phone calls, document ICE activity in the community, and to support anyone who is detained or impacted by someone’s detention. We encourage you to get in touch with your local network and see how you can best support: https://www.ccijustice.org/find-your-local-rr-hotline?  (Posted: 01/30/2025)

 

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