CALL TO ACTION #862: Stop Using Tax Dollars To Terrorize Immigrants (February 20, 2020)
257 Days
Until the November 3rd Election
STOP USING TAX DOLLARS TO TERRORIZE IMMIGRANTS
(Background — Throwback Thursdays actions attempt to shift the focus from the Trump outrage of the moment and remind us that the brutality imposed by his policies is ongoing daily.)
Trump’s 2021 budget proposes massive cuts to safety net programs. Meanwhile, he would significantly increase the budgets to expand and militarize ICE and CBP.
What will these billions of dollars provide for our communities?
Not greater security. CBP tactical units trained to combat drug traffickers and cartels at the border are now being redeployed to Sanctuary Cities by Trump. It’s an act of terror to carry out routine immigration arrests in metropolitan communities as SWAT operations.
Under this administration, the CBP has been given ever greater power to terrorize immigrants and their communities. Now, Trump has given them a “Security Agency” designation which allows them to operate in greatly increased secrecy.
An organization already free to harass people of color, cage children, and destroy families needs more transparency, not less.
Our Members of Congress must not support racist, abusive and dangerous policies with our tax dollars. Tell them to vote no on any budget or continuing resolution that funds ICE and CBP until there is true transparency and oversight of both agencies.
No Tax Dollars for Terror Programs!
Stop Trump’s Abuse of Power and People!
**ACTION ONE: CALL OUR SENATORS**
SAMPLE SCRIPTS FOR SENATORS MERKLEY AND WYDEN:
“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [town/city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling today . . .
. . . because unleashing heavily militarized Border Patrol units in Sanctuary Cities and the secrecy provided by calling CBP a “Security Agency” greatly increases the danger to immigrant communities. I am calling to ask the Senator to keep opposing the racist, abusive, and dangerous actions of ICE and CBP with my tax dollars. He must vote no on any budget or continuing resolution that funds ICE and CBP until there is true transparency and oversight of both agencies.
Thank you.”
SENATOR JEFF 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
https://www.merkley.senate.gov/contact/
SENATOR RON 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
La Grande: (541) 960-7691
https://www.wyden.senate.gov/contact/
**ACTION TWO: CALL COMPLICIT GREG WALDEN**
SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR WALDEN:
“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [town/city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling today . . .
. . . because unleashing heavily militarized Border Patrol units in Sanctuary Cities and the secrecy provided by calling CBP a “Security Agency” greatly increases the danger to immigrant communities. I am calling to demand that Greg Walden oppose the racist, abusive, and dangerous actions of ICE and CBP with my tax dollars. He must vote no on any budget or continuing resolution that funds ICE and CBP until there is true transparency and oversight of both agencies.
Even after announcing his retirement, Greg continues to signal his full support for trumpism, regardless of how much damage Trump is doing to our democracy and to world stability. Know that we are still here and will continue working to flip ORD2 Blue in 2020.
Thank you.”
COMPLICIT GREG WALDENDC (202) 225-6730, Medford: (541) 776-4646
Bend (541) 389-4408, La Grande (541) 624-2400
https://walden.house.gov/contact-greg/email-me
**ACTION THREE: BE AN ACTIVIST**
Visit the ORD2 Indivisible Event Calendar on a regular basis to keep updated on local activities. Participate with us as often as you can. We also encourage you to submit events to be added to the ORD2 Indivisible Event Calendar and help us keep current with our event postings. https://ord2indivisible.org/submit-your-event/
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley Malheur County Town Hall – Vale
TODAY: February 20 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/u-s-senator-jeff-merkley-malheur-county-town-hall-vale/
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley Baker County Town Hall – Baker City
TODAY: February 20 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/u-s-senator-jeff-merkley-baker-county-town-hall-baker-city/
Illinois Valley Indivisible Postcard Party – Kerby
TODAY: February 20 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/postcard-party-kerby/
U. S. Senator Ron Wyden Jefferson County Town Hall – Madras
February 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/u-s-senator-ron-wyden-jefferson-county-town-hall-madras/
Oregon State Senator Jeff Golden Town Hall – Medford
February 22 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/oregon-state-senator-jeff-golden-town-hall-medford/
Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate Watch Party – Medford
February 25 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/democratic-presidential-candidates-debate-watch-party-medford-4/
De-escalation Training – Talent
March 7 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/de-escalation-training-talent/
ORD2 Indivisible General Meeting Featuring Representative Pam Marsh – Phoenix
March 9 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/ord2-indivisible-general-meeting-featuring-pam-marsh-phoenix/
Rogue Indivisible Spring Fundraising Event & Silent Auction – Grants Pass
March 11 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/rogue-indivisible-spring-fundraising-event-silent-auction-grants-pass/
VOTER ISSUES PROJECT ROLLOUT & PIZZA PARTY – TALENT
March 16 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/voter-issues-project-rollout-pizza-party-talent/
Women’s March Southern Oregon – Medford
March 29 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/womens-march-southern-oregon-medford-2/
ORD2 Indivisible 2020 Fundraising Campaign
As we approach what will be the most important election of our lifetimes, ORD2 Indivisible wants to be in a secure financial position to help engage as many voters in our district in the election process as possible. To accomplish this goal we are conducting the ORD2 Indivisible 2020 fundraising campaign. Click on the image below to donate.
To make a donation by check, please make the check payable to ORD2 Indivisible and mail to:
ORD2 Indivisible
P.O. Box 1242, Phoenix, OR 97535
ORD2 Indivisible is partnering with Jobs With Justice Southern Oregon and Washington Federal Bank to gather warm adult clothing for the homeless. We are also asking for tarps, throw blankets and sleeping bags.
