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Tell Congress: No Troops On Our Streets
Tell Congress: No Troops On Our Streets
Arresting public officials and deploying troops to our streets, Donald Trump’s continued abuse of power is an attempt to stifle opposition and threaten our First Amendment rights. Learn how you can fight back below.
NO TROOPS ON OUR STREETS
WHAT'S HAPPENING: As ICE continues to arrest and abduct our loved ones and neighbors, Trump continues to escalate tensions by sending the National Guard and Marines into U.S. cities to unlawfully detain people exercising their First Amendment right to protest. This week was marked by the first known detention of a civilian by the U.S. Marines in history and the arrest of New York City Comptroller Brad Lander while he was guiding a defendant out of immigration court.
This dangerous abuse of power is a threat to our basic constitutional rights. The military does not belong in our communities, policing Americans. Trump is attempting to use the military to stifle dissent. Congress can and must fight back.
Send a message to your members of Congress today demanding that they speak out against this abuse of power and call on the Trump administration to withdraw military troops from our streets.
HOW WE'RE FIGHTING BACK:
Write to your members of Congress today to tell them American troops don’t belong on our streets.
PROTECTING ACCESS TO GENDER AFFIRMING CARE
WHAT'S HAPPENING: This week, the Supreme Court issued a ruling in the case of U.S. v. Skrmetti, upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender affirming care for minors and paving the way for similar bans in 27 states across the country. Hormone treatment for youth experiencing gender dysphoria has been found to improve their mental health, including dramatically reducing the risk of suicidality for transgender minors.
In her dissenting opinion, Justice Sotomayor said that the decision of the court “runs counter to decades of equal protection precedents.” An attorney for the ACLU said, “Today the Supreme Court told Tennessee transgender youth and their families that they cannot access healthcare that is vitally important for a successful life … This ruling creates a class of people who politicians believe deserve healthcare, and a class of people who do not.”
In Oregon, we won’t stand by and allow bad-faith culture wars to harm our children’s well-being. Next year, Oregonians will be able to vote on the Equal Rights for All ballot measure, which will safeguard access to gender affirming care for all who need it. The measure will also enshrine abortion and reproductive rights and marriage equality into the Oregon Constitution. See below for how you can support the campaign today, including joining in their week of resilience to protect the trans community in Oregon.
HOW WE'RE FIGHTING BACK:
Participate in the Week of Resilience hosted by the Equal Rights for All campaign.
Sign up to help collect signatures to ensure the Equal Rights for All measure makes it on the ballot.
UPCOMING TOWN HALLS AND EVENTS
Want to make your voice heard? Show up to a town hall, rally, or event in your community where Oregonians will be gathering to speak out, push back, and build a better future for our families:
UNITED FOR TRANS POWER WEEK OF RESILIENCE
In response to the U.S. v. Skrmetti decision, the Equal Rights for All campaign is holding a week of resilience to grieve the loss of trans rights and prepare for the work ahead.
Date: Monday, June 23
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Virtual, RSVP here
Date: Tuesday, June 24
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Location: Virtual, RSVP here
Date: Wednesday, June 25
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual, RSVP here
Date: Thursday, June 26
Location: Find a participating business near you
THE COMPLIANCE COLLECTIVE WEBINAR
Join Perkins Coie for their next Compliance Collective webinar, specifically designed to empower nonprofit leaders with the latest insights and practical strategies for effectively responding to government investigations and inquiries.
Date: Thursday, June 26
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Location: Virtual, RSVP here