Charlie Baker has lost his voice and therefore the voice of his constituents.

Numerous reports and studies have shown the negative human and legal impacts of implementing 287(g). Investigation has revealed that the program has led to widespread racial profiling as police officers target immigrants and people of color for stops, searches, and interrogations. The program has also led to distrust between immigrant communities and law enforcement, making it harder for local police to do their jobs. This program is not mandatory: only 34 law enforcement agencies in the entire country have 287(g) agreements deputizing their officers to act as immigration agents, and only 2 in New Jersey. The Maricopa County, AZ program, run by Sheriff Joseph Arpaio, was the largest 287(g) jurisdiction, until it was terminated following a federal investigation into racial profiling and discrimination. The principal mission of law enforcement officers in this State is to enforce the criminal laws and to protect the communities that they serve. It is not to enforce federal immigration laws. Effective policing requires the cooperation of, and a positive relationship with, all members of the community. Cape May County is home to many immigrants and this program hurts the trust from immigrant community members. We respectfully request that the Cape May County Sheriff and Freeholders discontinue the agreement with ICE.

I am deeply concerned that your voting record is 100% aligned with the Trump agenda and that you are putting party over constituents. I am concerned with your focus on deregulation of financial and environmental issues. I'm horrified at the attack on women's healthcare by voting to defund Planned Parenthood. I'm terrified at the dismantling of the ACA and the number of people who will be left without health coverage.

U.S. District Judge John Z. Lee ruled against the use of detainers. It violates an anti-commandeering statute in the 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Donald Trump wants to increase the power of law enforcement in Black communities, like Chicago, but wants to kill the institution that hold police accountable to the law itself. We can not bend and bow to Trumps terror tactics and threats. For the past 60 years the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice has protected the rights of all Americans--including voting rights, the rights of Black folks and other people of color, women, people with disabilities, and religious minorities. And now, Donald Trump wants to eliminate all of that. Stop him now!

Disney CEO Bob Iger serves on Donald Trump’s economic advisory council. While we forced Uber CEO Travis Kalanick to step down last week, Iger refuses to leave the council.[1] In a statement on February 7, Iger said the board is a “great opportunity” that gives him a “pipeline” to speak with Trump.[2] But here’s the thing. There’s no negotiating with an administration that is attacking immigrants, handing government over to Wall Street, and planning to take healthcare away from millions. Tens of thousands of People’s Action and MoveOn members – together with hundreds of thousands of Uber users and workers – forced Uber CEO Travis Kalanick to resign from Trump’s council. We can do it again. We will not let corporate collaborators off the hook. Demand Disney CEO Bob Iger resign from Trump’s economic advisory council immediately and stop collaborating with Trump. ---------- [1]"Uber C.E.O. to Leave Trump Advisory Council After Criticism." New York Times. February 2, 2017. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/02/technology/uber-ceo-travis-kalanick-trump-advisory-council.html [2] "Disney CEO Bob Iger on Trump's Travel Ban: 'We Cannot Shut Our Borders to Immigrants.'" The Hollywood Reporter. February 7, 2017. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/disney-ceo-bob-iger-trumps-travel-ban-we-cannot-shut-borders-immigrants-973111

I am a recpient of the ACA, and would like to know if it will be repealed or replaced.

I am a retired teacher with thirty years of experience. I am also the mother of an adult child with learning disabilities. U.S. Senators Cantswell and Murray got it right when they stated, “The Department’s failure to keep this critical resource operational makes it harder for parents, educators, and administrators to find the resources they need to implement this federal law and protect the rights of children with disabilities." Please sign to restore this resource!

Hawaii Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard's bipartisan bill H.R. 608, the Stop Arming Terrorists Act, would prohibit the use of U.S. funds to provide assistance to Al Qaeda, ISIS, and Jabhat Fateh al-Sham (formerly al-Nusra, that is, Al Qaeda), and to countries supporting those organizations. The bill would require the Director of National Intelligence to make a periodic determination of whether Saudi Arabia is supporting Al Qaeda and report to Congress about it. [1] The bill's co-sponsors include Reps. Barbara Lee, Peter Welch, Walter Jones, Thomas Massie, and Ted Yoho. [2] President Trump is threatening to escalate U.S. support for the catastrophic Saudi war against the Houthis in Yemen. To stop this war, we must undermine Republican support for it. The biggest political vulnerability of the Saudi war in Yemen for Republicans is the fact that the war is strengthening Al Qaeda. Thus, the Saudi war in Yemen is directly threatening the security of the U.S. homeland. [3] Moreover, Saudi forces have fought alongside Al Qaeda in Yemen against the Houthis, [4] and working with al Qaeda has been an integral part of Saudi strategy in Yemen. [5] Building support for Rep. Gabbard's bill will help us raise the issue of Saudi support for Al Qaeda, and that will help us undermine U.S. support for the catastrophic Saudi war in Yemen. Urge your Representative to co-sponsor Rep. Gabbard's bill by signing our petition. References: 1. https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/608/text 2. https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/608/cosponsors 3. http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/08/25/the-u-s-backed-war-in-yemen-is-strengthening-al-qaeda.html 4. https://www.wsj.com/articles/al-qaeda-fights-on-same-side-as-saudi-backed-militias-in-yemen-1437087067; http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-35630194 5. https://www.wilsoncenter.org/sites/default/files/saudi_arabias_terrorist_allies_in_yemen.pdf

Congressman Trey Gowdy has established himself within the Republican Congress and amongst Republicans at large as the "Uncoverer of Truth" and "Deliverer of Justice". It is now incumbent upon him to carry this non-partisan torch to seek and deliver any/all necessary justice and accountability from this administration as it relates to matters regarding Russia and the best interests of The United States of America, just as he did as the Chairman of the Select Committee on Benghazi.

Our representatives are required to hear our concerns, answer our questions, and represent our interests. We have repeatedly and respectfully asked for this meeting and our requests are being ignored or denied. We sign to jointly request a meeting with Rep. Walberg during this time intended to be devoted to meetings with the constituents of his district.

I've contacted Grothman numerous times regarding my concerns and have received nothing but unresponsive form letters. His public statements regarding his desire to create "government fit for a moral and religious people” concerns me that he doesn't understand the concept of separating church and state and that he doesn't represent all of us. I'd like him to answer my questions on this and many other topics.