This isn't just about one mural in one town. This is about the First Amendment and everyone's constitutional right to freedom of speech and expression.

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.

The President  is trying to take away America's Free speech rights that are embedded in the Constitution.  Trump has weaponized the FCC and it's Director to threaten and coerce broadcasters into submitting to his demands only because he doesn't like what HE hears, usually about himself. Comedians should never be the target of Presidents. The next step in the 2025 agenda could quite possibly be muzzling YOUR speech.

HBCUs have played a critical role in our nation's history. For over two centuries, HBCUs have opened doors that were closed elsewhere to Black Americans, providing them with a world-class education within the safety of community. Renowned figures like Martin Luther King Jr., Toni Morrison, Thurgood Marshall, Rosa Parks, and former Vice President Kamala Harris are all HBCU alumni, and each has had a profound impact on our country. Their contributions are proof of how essential these institutions are to America’s past, present, and future. At a time where political violence is on the rise, the Justice Department must launch a full investigation into these threats. Now is the time to make clear that intimidation, hate, and violence have no place in our country. 

The fundamental values of Constitutional free speech guaranteed by the First Amendment have been stabbed in the heart by this illegal and false attack censoring Jimmy Kimmel.  He told the truth about the dishonest misconduct of the Trump administration in their entirely false and misleading propaganda about the death of Charlie Kirk. Having the federal government threaten a network to censor speech is precisely what the First Amendment prohibits and this action threatens the very nature of our American Democracy. 

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Hundreds of thousands of people WILL be impacted if these programs do not receive funding, leaving clients and students with less ability to pursue education and program staff without jobs!  I used Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) when I left the service to go back to school. Without the resources and guidance of Education Specialists with VUB, my transition would have been unimaginably difficult and I may not be where I'm at today, about to graduate and applying for my Master's degree. There are countless stories like mine, and many more who have faced even greater obstacles to try to create a better life for themselves and their families. As Upward Bound programs, including Veterans Upward Bound, near the FY deadline for the programs to continue, advocacy is needed to disburse funds to the programs. Upward Bound programs provide needed support to people from first-generation and low-income backgrounds to pursue higher education. Specific programs are tailored for high school students, veterans, and other adult learners who would other lack the opportunity to start or complete their education. The Grant Award Notices (GANs) have allocated the funding for the new fiscal year, but the funds still have not been released. If the funding is not released by September 30th, Upward Bound programs will not be able to continue providing services and the programs will end. The populations served by these programs often lack realistic opportunities to pursue or complete higher education. Having worked directly with these people, your friends, family, and coworkers, I can attest to their work ethic and passion. And that carries beyond the classroom. That same work ethic and passion will feed back into their careers and communities, making them better and stronger!

The unhoused, including 1.5 million women and children, and 33,000 veterans, are some of the most vulnerable citizens in our country. Many have a long history of abuse, trauma, and neglect. They have experienced violence, often from the very system they depend upon for survival and protection. When they are further marginalized by the media, and in this case, violently threatened, it adds fuel to the fire of an already tempestuous relationship the unhoused have with many in society.  Please fire Brian Kilmeade, now. 

Distressing questions continue to emerge amidst a Trump administration strike in the Caribbean that left 11 people dead earlier this month The Venezuelan government has claimed that none of the passengers were gang members. U.S. media reports the attack came after the vessel had turned back upon spotting U.S. forces – trying to avoid, and certainly not attack, them. So far, the Trump administration has been silent in the face of these concerns. But here’s what we know about the strike:   • It was unlawful; Congress has not authorized this or further lethal operations in the Caribbean, and they mark an unconstitutional power grab by the executive branch. • It was unnecessary; military action in the Caribbean will do nothing to help solve the overdose crisis at home. • It may only be the beginning; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has already vowed, “It won't stop with just this strike.” There is no military solution to the overdose crisis, but there is a political solution to a president with authoritarian ambitions. That’s why we need to throw up the roadblocks necessary to prevent further unauthorized, lawless military action immediately. Earlier this week, Senator Kaine led 24 senators in pressing the Trump administration for answers. It’s a critical step, but it’ll take more than that to get the answers we deserve. Can you help increase the pressure for transparency, accountability, and justice by sending your members of Congress an urgent message today? 

Since October 2023, Gaza has become the deadliest place for journalists in modern history, with the United Nations reporting that at least 247 journalists (estimates could be higher) nearly all Palestinian were killed by Israeli military attacks as of August 2025.    These targeted killings, combined with repeated strikes on newsrooms and media offices, have wiped out generations of reporters, devastated families, and left the Palestinian population with only a handful of surviving witnesses willing to document the realities of what's going on in Gaza. The world’s ability to know what is happening in Gaza relies almost entirely on the courage of local journalists, as the Israeli government has banned nearly all foreign media from entering the strip. By systematically silencing Palestinian reporters—often under the pretext of “security”—the Israeli government is not only violating international law but also gravely restricting press freedom, humanitarian oversight, and any evidence for accountability at the international level.   Journalistic efforts to document atrocities, defend civilian lives, and call for humanitarian access become nearly impossible without their work.  Killing journalists is an attack not just on individuals, but on the ability to speak truth itself.    Protecting reporters in Gaza is urgent not only for their lives, but for the world’s right to witness, understand, and respond to this ongoing humanitarian crisis. 

These hardworking union members are not just nameless faces; they are your neighbors, friends, and family members -- and they need your support! They deserve a contract that reflects their hard work, not the concessionary disaster that is currently being presented to them.

We all have an ethical and moral obligation to speak up when we witness human rights violations. These reprehensible actions by our federal government are increasing exponentially under the Trump 2.0 administration. Any lawyer who is working for ICE Office of Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA) or for the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) are enabling these actions by helping to drive this machinery. Let us show our solidarity in asking these lawyers to leave their roles or speak out against what is happening (even if it means they lose their job). We should support those who do so and help them find a new role in the legal community. Please sign this petition.