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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 Bills: Tell your U.S. Senators and House Representative to reject all anti-voter bills immediately. (Posted: 07/14/2026)
Stop President Trump's Unconstitutional Attacks on our Elections: Demand President Trump to respect the Constitution and our freedom to vote. (Posted: 04/17/2026)
Actions related to California state government or state level issues
No on Prop 39: (Updated: 08/31/2026)
In the General Election on November 3, 2026, Prop 39 is a ballot measure that, if passed, would require voters to show government-issued ID every time they vote — creating privacy risks, barriers for eligible voters, ballot rejections, and targeting communities that already face obstacles to voting. Mandatory citizenship checks using flawed databases would lead to purges of eligible voters from the rolls. All this to solve a “problem” that does not exist.
You can help defeat this voter suppression ballot measure by taking different actions.
(a) Join an ACLU-NorCal text bank. There are about 20 text banks in September and October. Click here to see a list of days, times, and to sign up. All text banks will be held virtually over Zoom. A computer is recommended but texting can also be done on a tablet or phone. Your personal phone number is never shared as it all happens via your web browser. One or two days before the text bank, you will receive instructions on how to set up an account on GetThru (the texting platform) if you have not texted with ACLU-NorCal before. Training will be provided at the beginning of the text bank via Zoom. The Zoom session will be active for the entire duration of the text bank so that participants can ask questions and get technical help.
(b) If you know of any local organizations and community organizations that support voting rights, ask the leaders of those organizations to endorse the “No on Prop 39” campaign: ENDORSE the Campaign to Defeat Prop 39!
(c) If you know any persons from the CVAP (Citizen Voting Age Population), let them know of the harms of Prop 39 and ask them to vote “no”.
Resources:
Universal Clemency: Ask Governor Newsom to commute the sentences of every person on California's death row. (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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