ICE is Rapidly Expanding Dangerous 287(g) Agreements with Local Police

A new ACLU report, “Deputized for Disaster,” illustrates the dangers of the Trump administration’s rapid expansion of the 287(g) program — and how communities are increasingly afraid of local law enforcement officers sworn to protect them.

People in Florida carry a sign calling for an end to 287(g).

Session Doesn’t Have to be a Circus

Passing a budget needs to take priority over bills that stoke the “culture wars”

By Libby Skarin

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Kansas Town Uses License Plate Readers to Go After Man Who Wrote Op-Ed

Targeting followed opinion piece critical of town’s police and anonymously posted anti-ICE fliers

By Chapter-chapter fields (D7)

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Flock CEO Goes Ballistic on Critics as More Americans Question Mass Driver Surveillance

CEO attacks motives of people who care about privacy, says they are trying to “normalize lawlessness” and “let murderers go free”

City councilmembers in Oak Park Village IL debating ALPR

Research Your Elected Officials

Before you establish a relationship with your elected officials, you'll need to do your research.

Research

Call Your Elected Officials

Sometimes it's necessary to call your elected official. Here are some tips for planning out your phone call.

Call

Share Your Story

Sharing your story has a big impact.

Story

Getting Published: Letters to the Editor

A compiled list of how-tos and best practices for getting your story in the papers.

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Family Safety Planning Guide: Prepare for the Worst

Wyomingites – no matter their citizenship or immigration status – can take steps to protect themselves and their families in case of an emergency.

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