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J. B. Levin's avatar

I'm going to ramp up my letter writing. I doubt I need to write my Senators (both D: Gallego and Kelly, who does not need any urging to stand up to the trumpies). But my Rep is trump-enabler Ciscomani, and he needs more letters. Thanks for the encouragement.

Jack Hopkins's avatar

J.B., absolutely...and you’re thinking about this the right way!

If your Senators are already solid, your highest leverage is exactly what you said: concentrate fire on Ciscomani...because he’s the one who can’t hide behind “I’m with you” language while enabling the machine. He can't.

-Jack

Sara Goodnick's avatar

We’re in the same state but my rep, also a Trump supporter, is retiring. Should we contact Gallego and Kelly anyway? I suspect they are already doing everything possible.

J. B. Levin's avatar

I think I shall, at least a few times -- I'm sure they'd appreciate evidence of support and encouragement (I have already sent $$).

Sara's avatar

Thanks for the heads up. I will call my reps

Jack Hopkins's avatar

My pleasure,Sara. Thank YOU.

-Jack

TV's avatar

We should not just be calling for temporary defunding and reforms of ICE/aka Trump’s Death Squads, but dismantling of entire criminal organization it has become. It is harboring murder suspects & obstructing investigations by the state of MN & visiting reps. People are being denied medical care in its concentration camps, there are reports of sexual abuse and murder in their “detention centers” as well.

This cannot be reformed. It must be prosecuted.

Patty The Packer Fan's avatar

Thank you, Jack, for sharing with everyone. This is very helpful information.

Jack Hopkins's avatar

Patty, you're welcome. I'm glad you find it helpful!

#HoldFast

-Jack

Jo Burns's avatar

I call the nabobs daily and this is one of many topics I already discuss with the phone attendants. I so hope this deterioration of ICE aggression will open their ears, hearts, minds. I'm heartbroken it has taken Akex Pretti's murder to get GOP attention, but maybe, just maybe it has. Thanks for this clarification and the judge's ruling.

#HoldFast

#2547

#A2S4

Jack Hopkins's avatar

You're welcome, Beth. Thank YOU.

-Jack

Teri Gelini's avatar

Thanks for the templates. They are very clear and concise

#HOLDFAST

Teri

Audrey Peterman's avatar

@jackhopkins! I am struck to the core by how your instructions make it plain where we are! We’re definitely NOT in Kansas anymore! I’m circulating widely because if we need this, we better have it. And everyone who doesn’t take action as we are able should OWN that we are part of the problem.

Edie A's avatar
3dEdited

One pager ready, printed, on door and shared with friends. Contacting Senators and Reps next, training for Digital Security tonight.

Mike Faraher's avatar

Sharing this with others. I am lucky to have all Dems for House and Senate (NJ), but they can bring this forward. Shine the light on this memo as its trying to be hidden. Thanks to the hero that leaked this.

Sue Player's avatar

Thanks, Jack. I will call the republican asses that supposedly represent me.

The uber (choose favorite description and insert here) Kristie Gnome said they were planning house to house searches without warrants. This week they grabbed - detained - kidnapped a FIVE YEAR OLD CHILD to force the family out of their home. It is still hard for me to wrap my head around the sheer number of trump thugs they are unleashing on our country.

The minifascist Bovino has announced Pretti's murderer was simply transferred to another area to continue his terror reign.

A very small sliver of a silver lining, they are not using attack dogs because, I assume, all the gassing, and the thugs are more than willing to tear people apart.

Julien Morrissette's avatar

In new boot school, Detective Richardson drilled into our skulls (1974)

* warrant

* authorization by a competent adult (no, not a child, dummy)

* probable cause to believe (short list of conditions) & be able to enumerate

It's all Cop Shop 101.

To borrow from Carville 'It's the 4th Amendment, Stupid.'

Susan's avatar
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Thank you for this Jack. It’s extremely helpful and I really need to DO SOMETHING! I will call and email my Senators and Rep but hold out little hope of getting anywhere with them.

Sen. Thom Tillis

Sen. Ted Budd

Rep. Chuck Edwards

You see the problem… but I understand the need for pressure and the possible impact it can make so I’ll get it done. More than once.

# HOLDFAST

~Susan

Frank Moore's avatar

You left one out: when they kick in your front door, aim for center mass.

Coco's avatar

Clear heads, and a plan, prevail.