Call to Action: March 9, 2017
On Monday, the Trump administration repackaged what is, at its very core, an unconstitutional Muslim ban under the guise of national security. The executive order singles out refugees and people from six Muslim-majority countries and has the same fatal flaws as the first attempt. It does not represent American values and it violates our Constitution.
Most Oregon MoC’s have made strong statements against the new ban:
Senator Merkley: http://bit.ly/2lwOLCF
Senator Wyden: http://bit.ly/2mkaOvk
Congressman Blumenauer: http://bit.ly/2m1nCDo
Congressman DeFazio: http://bit.ly/2n7spnJ
Congresswoman Bonamici: http://bit.ly/2m5105Q
Who’s missing from this list?
Statements are not enough. And in Greg Walden’s case, no statement is deplorable! The only way to fix a Muslim ban is to get rid of it. We must implore our senators to do everything within their power to fight Trump’s unconstitutional Muslim ban. And we must continue to press Representative Walden to condemn this unconstitutional order targeting Muslims! (Thanks to the ACLU for info provided.)
Where’s Walden on the Muslim Ban?
**ACTION 1: CALL BOTH SENATORS**
Sample Script
“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon. I’d like to express my concern about President Trump’s recent executive order banning travel from 6 majority Muslim countries. I was glad to see the Senator has made a statement condemning this ban; however, this unconstitutional executive action requires more than words. Will the Senator use every tool available to fight this discriminatory action?”
**ACTION 2: CALL REPRESENTATIVE WALDEN**
Sample Script for Walden:
“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon. I’d like to express my concern about President Trump’s recent travel ban. It singles out refugees and people from six Muslim-majority countries and has the same fatal flaws as the first attempt. It does not represent American values and it violates our Constitution. Will the Representative take a stand against this discriminatory action?”
****PHONE NUMBERS*****
SENATOR MERKLEY
Portland: (503) 326-3386
DC: 202) 224-3753
Salem: (503) 362-8102
Eugene: (541) 465-6750
Medford: (541) 608-9102
Bend: (541) 318-1298
Pendleton: (541) 278-1129
SENATOR WYDEN
Portland: (503) 326-7525
DC: (202) 224-5244
Salem: (503) 589-4555
Eugene: (541) 431-0229
Medford: (541) 858-5122
Bend: (541) 330-9142
CONGRESSMAN GREG WALDEN
Reminder
It is impossible to know the anticipated cost and fiscal impact of the ACA replacement bill without it being scored by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). Whenever you call Representative Walden for the next several days and weeks, please persist with this demand regarding the ACA replacement bill:
