More than 40 women testified in 2021 to medical misconduct at the Irwin County Detention Center (ICDC), and an investigation by the Senate found alarming reports of mistreatment by Dr. Mahendra Amin—who was not a board-certified OB-GYN—at ICDC and a failure by ICE and the private group operating the detention center to appropriately oversee the medical providers hired or intervene when complaints were made.  The Senate review committee found that Dr. Amin was "aggressive" and "inappropriate" and that his medical treatments were substandard. Many of the women subject to Dr. Amin’s harm report continued physical pain and uncertainty regarding their fertility.  It is abhorrent that dozens of women were subjected to these abuses under LaSalle Corrections' care.  It is abhorrent that Dr. Amin continues to practice in Southeast Georgia. And it's abhorrent that ICE has decided to reopen ICDC despite its traumatic and shameful history.  Add your name to the petition to say NO to resuming jailing immigrants at the Irwin County Detention Center and demand its closure once and for all! 

In the dead of night, armed federal agents in military fatigues raided a Chicago apartment building, breaking down doors and pulling hundreds of people — many of them children — from their homes, where agents detained them, zip-tied, for hours. Across the city, agents have been indiscriminately teargassing crowds of people, despite court orders. This is the horrifying reality of Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE). These military-style raids aren’t making our communities safer. Families are afraid to go outside, with increased reports of people keeping their kids out of school, skipping medical appointments, and staying home from work. Some members of Congress are already calling for an end to ICE’s reign of terror and introducing legislation to protect immigrants. But we need to build and strengthen a majority of lawmakers willing to take action in response to the horrors we’re witnessing to end these raids and keep people safe. The most effective way to do that? A massive wave of public pressure from constituents like you.  

Across the country and here in Oregon, immigrants are being torn from their families and locked in detention centers where they face inhumane conditions, lack of food, medical care, and basic dignity. These cages aren’t about safety; they're about control, profit, and criminalizing our communities. We demand the immediate release of Daniel, a loved and valued member of our community, and an end to the cruel and unjust system that continues to detain immigrants across the state. Immigrants are the backbone of Oregon. They are our teachers, healthcare workers, caregivers, and essential workers contributing millions to our economy and enriching every part of our society. This isn’t just about one person. It’s about dignity, justice, and freedom for all. This demand is backed by a growing coalition of organizations that stand united in calling for Daniel’s immediate release and an end to inhumane immigrant detention: Organizations  • Latinos Unidos Siempre (LUS) • La Resistencia  • American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) • Centro de servicios para campesinos  • PCUN • Capaces • International migrants alliance (IMA) These groups represent communities across Oregon and beyond, including immigrant rights advocates, faith leaders, healthcare professionals, educators, and human rights defenders.

This petition is important in order to get the school to start taking action by   1.  Hosting assemblies or informational sessions to educate students and families on their rights and what to do in case of an emergency. 2.  Creating safe spaces on campus for students who feel anxious, unsafe, or need support. 3.  Providing online learning options (Zoom or Google Meet) for students whose families are afraid to send them to school. 4.  Issuing a public statement of solidarity affirming that Reavis is a safe and welcoming place for all students and families, regardless of immigration status.

Every generation faces a moment when silence is betrayal — this is ours. No Kings is a declaration that the people are the power. Can you take 1 (one) minute to sign on to our message to Leader Thune and Speaker Johnson: 👑 Our communities deserve more than fear, silence, and billion-dollar bailouts for the powerful. We deserve safety, dignity, and to be heard. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.  When we rise together, no king, no tyrant, and no dictator can silence us.

PLEASE SIGN and SUPPORT our effort to make Avelo's decision to increase their bottom line through cruelty and potential unlawfulness a decision they will regret!

The current building 1930 Beach Street is restricted to be inspected for Inhumane practices by Illinois Congressional Leaders. Chicago Sun-Times reports, “U.S. Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin, both Illinois Democrats, on Friday requested a tour of the Broadview ICE facility that has drawn heated protest for weeks, but they were denied entry,(2025, Armentrout). If ICE occupies the current 5000 square foot building and has DENIED entry for routine inspections, how much more would a 200,000 square ft building occupied by ICE would be even worst to inspect. Armentrout, M., (2025, October, 10).  Illinois Democrats call for investigation of Chicago ICE raids. https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/10/10/ice-investigation-chicago-illinois-congressional-democrats-robin-kelly

For years, ICE has relied on local governments to make its operations easier, using city resources, property, and even police partnerships to detain and deport our neighbors. Mayor Johnson’s new executive order creates ICE-free zones by prohibiting federal immigration authorities from using city-owned property to stage or carry out ICE raids, including parking lots, garages, vacant lots, and Chicago Public Schools property. "Our school parking lots are not for ICE to load their weapons. They are for Chicago, who drop their kids off to learn," Johnson said. "Our libraries are not for ICE to prepare for a raid. They're for Chicagoans to read and relax. Our Parks are not for ICE to set up checkpoints. They're for Chicagoans to play and enjoy." Mayor Johnson’s order makes clear that city resources should serve residents, not federal immigration enforcement. Every city in America should be protecting immigrant families, not helping deport them.  Add your name to call on mayors across the country to follow Chicago’s lead and block ICE from using city property for immigration enforcement.

Upwards of 100,000 people attend the Super Bowl, and the event is supposed to be a celebration of football and its fans, powered by thousands of workers who make it possible. The Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco should not be marked by Trump’s mass chaos, trauma, and detention.  Bad Bunny and his team already made the difficult decision to not tour his latest album Debí Tirar Más Fotos in the United States out of fear of ICE raids, and how they might use him and his concerts to kidnap and target his fans. But of course, the Trump administration is cruel, and doubled down by saying they’d have ICE at the Super Bowl. People on the ground in communities most impacted by Trump’s authoritarian militarized takeover are uniting to fight back, and doing everything they can to protect their neighbors and loved ones. Local elected officials like Alderwoman Jessie Fuentes are putting their bodies on the line to defend their constituents. Bad Bunny is an artist who has been very outspoken about injustice and has used his music and platform to advocate for our communities. He has also been vocally against Trump and his immigration policies, and in 2024, he spoke out against a speaker at Trump’s rally when he disgustingly called Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage.” He has been a fierce advocate for Puerto Rican rights and independence because Puerto Rico is a colony of the U.S. and the people of Puerto Rico have constantly been failed, especially by Trump, his administration, and its harmful policies. Eight years ago, Puerto Ricans were devastated by Hurricanes Maria and Irma, and families were displaced and abandoned, the entire island was left without power for 11 months (the longest blackout in US history), many were left without water, and thousands died from neglect from those in power. The people of Puerto Rico deserve better. Together, we can continue fighting for all of our communities and keeping each other safe, one step at a time. The NFL must take this step too, to stop ICE from targeting people at their Super Bowl. Will you add your name to the petition?

When the village of Broadview, Illinois pleaded with ICE to “stop making war on our community,” ICE responded with threats to bring a “s*** show” to the Chicago suburb. Congressional candidates, clergy, and elected officials were among those peacefully protesting Trump’s immigration crackdown when federal agents made good on that threat, deploying tear gas and pepper balls on the crowd. Tear gas is a chemical weapon BANNED in warfare by both the Chemical Weapons Convention and Geneva Protocol. But these agreements allowed for a critical, dangerous exception: Use by domestic law enforcement. As federal agents and local police increasingly resort to using tear gas, including in response to legal and peaceful protest, Congress MUST ban the domestic use of tear gas and get it off our streets now. Today, we’re counting on you to help us send lawmakers a resounding message tens of thousands of people strong. 

Rafael Lopez Gomez is a cherished member of his family and community in Las Vegas. At 56 years old, he is not only a devoted father and grandfather but also a pivotal figure in the lives of his US citizen daughter and two US citizen grandsons, one of which has autism. As a primary provider, Rafael plays an essential role in the emotional and financial well-being of his family, especially his grandsons who depend on his presence for stability and guidance. Recently, Rafael was violently detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents outside his home in Las Vegas. This traumatic incident has left him hospitalized and in poor health, raising severe concerns for his safety and well-being. Following his arrest, Rafael's attorney has filed a motion to stay his removal from the United States.

Now is a moment the Dems can leverage their position to make real change. We cannot continue to weakly complain while the Republicans burn our country to the ground. We must urge our Democratic Senators to be strong and stand up to the authoritarian, fascist regime that is tearing our country apart.  Call your Senator and tell them to stand firm against the current vote to fund the government.  FIND YOUR SENATOR HERE: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm Call today. We don't have a lot of time. Please share.