IN THE COURTS
Los Angeles County declares state of emergency over immigration raids
The proclamation gives the county the power to assist residents they say have been impacted financially by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) action. Rent relief for tenants who have fallen behind as a result of the ICE raids and money for legal aid and other services are among the provisions in the declaration. – ABC News
Judge Signals She Is Likely to Order Abrego Garcia’s Release Soon The judge expressed frequent frustrations with the Trump administration, saying it had presented a “totally inconsistent” case to keep the Maryland man in immigration detention. – New York Times
Federal judge extends orders to keep National Guard out of Portland A federal judge ruled Wednesday to extend the orders that keep the National Guard away from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in South Portland. U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut ruled in favor of the orders earlier this month, saying the relatively small protests in Portland do not justify the use of federalized forces. She also said allowing the deployment could harm Oregon’s state sovereignty. – KOIN News 6
Judge orders feds to dial back aggressive response to journalists, protesters in Chicago area A ruling in federal court Thursday restricts the tactics used by the Department of Homeland Security as they engage with protesters, members of the media and the public, the ABC7 I-Team has learned.– ABC7 Chicago
Amidst increased ICE enforcement activities and National Guard presence in the city, the Mayor of Chicago signed an “ICE Free Zone” Executive Order to prohibit federal immigration agents from using any City-owned property.
Judge blasts Trump administration for linking disaster aid to immigration enforcement Federal judge accuses Trump admin of a “ham-handed attempt to bully states” into helping with its immigration agenda to be eligible for disaster aid. – USA Today
IN THE COMMUNITY
ICE Is Cracking Down on Chicago. Some Chicagoans Are Fighting Back. Residents have begun forming volunteer groups to monitor their neighborhoods for federal immigration agents. Others honk their horns or blow whistles when they see agents nearby. – New York Times
Portland cyclists strip naked in protest against National Guard deployment, ICE Hundreds of Portlanders took their bikes out and their clothes off Sunday in a protest against President Donald Trump’s plan to send the National Guard to the city. – OPB
Oregon’s congressional Democrats press feds on treatment of immigrants, protesters at ICE facility Members of Oregon’s congressional delegation raised concerns in letters following a visit to the Portland ICE processing facility that’s been a lighting rod for Trump officials – Oregon Capital Chronicle
Hundreds of Angelenos gather to call for an end to ICE raids and restoration of healthcare access Hundreds of people gathered Saturday morning at downtown Los Angeles’ 6th Street Bridge to protest the Trump administration’s immigration policies that have left many migrant communities shaken. – Los Angeles Times
Protesters rally against DC police collaboration with federal immigration enforcement About 100 immigrants and supporters in the nation’s capital rallied inside and outside the Wilson Building, calling on Mayor Muriel Bowser and the D.C. Council to stop collaborating with federal immigration enforcement. – WTOP News
Trump’s approval on immigration drops among AAPI adults, new poll findsAfter months of aggressive immigration enforcement measures from the Trump administration, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults are more likely to disapprove of Trump’s handling of immigration than they were in March. – The Press Democrat
INSPIRATION AND WAYS TO TAKE ACTION
No Kings Day Oct 18
October 18 is a national day of action, building on the success of the June 14 “No Kings” protests that drew more than five million participants. There are many ways to protest that don’t involve marching in the streets, including amplifying the #NoKings message on social media, displaying a light (LED or candle) in your window nightly to show solidarity, and sharing factual information on the rights of protesters and the rights of anyone approached by immigration enforcement.
Join Us this Saturday 1-3pm at Copley Square in Boston
Map and List of ‘No Kings’ Protests Against Trump on October 18
At least 2500 events are scheduled to take place across all 50 states, organizers say – Newsweek
Disappeared in America days of action 11/1 – 11/2
Dia de los muertos 11/1 – 11/2 Dia de los muertos
Host an action
Freedom vigils outside detention centers
Vigil hosting toolkit here
STOP Home Depot ICE Raids
“If there’s a company most caught up in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, it’s Home Depot.” Yet the company has remained silent while raids continue to unfold on its lots.
That silence speaks volumes. Home Depot cannot claim to serve our communities while allowing federal agents to terrorize people on their property. It’s ALL OF US or NONE OF US Since the company has refused to act, it’s time for us to use our power as consumers.
We are calling on Home Depot to take a stand:
- Denounce ICE raids on their properties.
- Declare their stores safe spaces.
- Protect the people who make and shop in their stores everyday.
Until then, we will use the power we know best and that corporations listen to – our collective wallets.
