EVENTS
Jan 2026

We are being given the opportunity to participate in a free Zoom workshop by an experienced Therapist to help us deal with what is happening right now. This would be appropriate for every single person in the group. Below is the workshop descritption:

Finding Resilience & Hope During Uncertain Times

In times of political turmoil, it’s difficult not to feel overwhelmed, discouraged, or even powerless. But history—and our own lives—prove that resilience is not only possible but essential.

Join us on Tuesday evening, Feb. 24th at 7 pm, for an inspiring and timely talk, as mental health therapist Michelle Ward explores how  can cultivate hope, maintain our inner strength and take meaningful action, even in the face of division and uncertainty. Through community connection, practical strategies and a strong call to action, this session will empower you to rise above the chaos, find clarity and become a force for positive change.

Join us for an uplifting conversation about resilience, hope, and the power we all have to shape a better future. We look forward to seeing you there!

Zoom link will be provided soon.

Below is the Bio for the therapist if you are interested.

Michelle Ward Bio

Michelle is a Mental Health Therapist in Private Practice. She's an EMDR Certified Trauma Specialist treating adolescent & adult trauma survivors, as well as couples & families in relationship distress. She has particular interest in the allyship and advocacy of minority & marginalized communities. Michelle currently facilitates local Hope & Resiliency Workshops. She considers herself a Tireless Empath & Daily Hope Peddler in both her professional and personal relationships.

The next monthly meeting is Monday, Feb 9 at 7 pm at the Mount Laurel Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm for coffee, cake and mingling! New people welcome.

Gretchen Seibert fom Cooper River Indivisible will be doing a presentation on "Know your Rights" in case you encounter ICE or have a problem at a protest. It's important you know this stuff.

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

If you're interested,use this: https://mobilize.us/s/hBB0hz

"Join us this Saturday in Marlton at TARGET SALT ICE community 'shopping' event to let them know their inaction in response to ICE brutality against communities IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.  We demand better with a peaceful 'ice scraper' vibe!

TARGET SALT ICE event at 11am on Sat 1/31 at TARGET 751 Rt 73 South, Marlton NJ.

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

Call to Action:

Holman Enterprises...one of the largest auto and auto parts sales organizations  in South Jersey, is rushing to sign a $10 million contract with DHS to provide parts to modify over 200 Ford vans in order to turn them into transport vehicles for the expanded immigration detention operations in the state.

We are asking people to call Holman Enterprises 833-465-6266  as well as the parts department 800-257-7418.

Here is your script:

I recently learned that Holman Enterprises is in the process of completing a $10 million contract with the Department of Homeland Security to provide parts for 200 Ford vans that will be modified to turn them into transport vehicles for expanded immigration actions in this state.  This is unforgivable and morally reprehensible.  If Holman follows through on this action, I will never purchase a car or any product from them.  I will also be sure to spread this news among my friends and family.

Holman has built a reputation over the last 100 years for decency, honor, and supporting the communities in which you operate.  Are you really sure you want to support DHS and ICE in order to allow them to terrorize these same communities?  I am horrified that Holman would see fit to do this.

The next monthly meeting is Monday, Feb 9 at 7 pm at the Mount Laurel Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm for coffee, cake and mingling! New people welcome.

Gretchen Seibert fom Cooper River Indivisible will be doing a presentation on "Know your Rights" in case you encounter ICE or have a problem at a protest. It's important you know this stuff.

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

Latest News of the Resistance:

Republican Media Echoes the Resistance

     The Wall Street Journal, owned by Rupert Murdoch, owner of Fox News, has blasted the Trump administration’s immigration policies as having spiraled out of control.  Blaming Stephen Miller’s immigration policies, the paper’s editorial board criticized the administration for abandoning its goal of targeting criminal illegal immigrants and devolving into an “undisciplined mess”.  A review of data by the Cato Institute last year found that 73% of people booked into ICE custody had no criminal conviction, while nearly half did not even have a charge.

American States and Cities Ramp Up Resistance to ICE’s Depredations Against Their Citizens

Numerous states and cities are ramping up their policies to protect citizens and immigrant residents from ICE since the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, by limiting cooperation, restricting arrests to require warrants, and allowing individuals to sue federal agents for violations of constitutional rights.  

 In the past month Colorado introduced a bill, similar to laws in California, Washington, Wisconsin and other states, enabling individuals to sue federal law enforcement officials for civil rights violations in state courts.  A California lawmaker is preparing to sponsor a bill to require that any shooting by ICE agents be subject to an independent state investigation.

In December, a dozen legislators from seven states announce they would coordinate legislation this year to challenge immigration policies.  Maryland, Arizona and Virginia have also introduced bills banning masked or unidentified law enforcement officers.   

CALL TO ACTION!

Please contact your Senators today to block any DHS appropriation bill or continuing resolution that maintains funding for ICE! Last chance to call on this Bill!

Script:

Hi, my name is (name).  I am a constituent living in (full address).  I’m calling my (Rep/Sen) to oppose any DHS appropriation bill or continuing resolution with ICE funding, and I support taking back the $75 billion of ICE funds created by HR1 last year without any Congressional oversight, ICE is violent and lawless, and should be defunded and dissolved before any more citizens and immigrants are harmed. Thank you for your time and consideration. 

Senator  Corey Booker 202–224–3224, 856–338–8922

Senator Andy Kim  202–224–4744,  856–757–5353

For Members: Recurring Activities for SJNOW Indivisible

• Postcarding - Send postcards to register new Democratic Voters. Currently we are sending Postcards to help Senator Jon Ossoff of GA keep his seat. We give you postcards and addresses; you provide the postage.

• The Cherry Hill Visibility Brigade, Saturdays at noon, on the overpass over Route 38 next to the Cherry Hill Mall. Check out the Cherry Hill Visibility Brigade Facebook page for additional info. Note: If rain is a factor, we cancel; check the Facebook page for details.

• Rally every Friday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM at the intersection of Ark Road and Route 38 in Mount Laurel. Please park at the ShopRite lot across Ark Road or farther from the Aldi parking and Planet Fitness lot due to lots of shopper complaints. Attendance has steadily grown. People love to honk at our signs and you can feel the excitement.

• Rally to Fight Trump Attacks on Workers and Retirees. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 4:00-5:00, at the intersection of Rt 73N and Fellowship Rd in Mt Laurel.

The next monthly meeting is Monday, Feb 9 at 7 pm at the Mount Laurel Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm for coffee, cake and mingling! New people welcome.

Gretchen Seibert fom Cooper River Indivisible will be doing a presentation on "Know your Rights" in case you encounter ICE or have a problem at a protest. It's important you know this stuff.

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

Here is the latest news of the Resistance:

INFLUENCERS OF ALL KINDS ARE ECHOING RESISTANCE LEADERS

The most recent killing by ICE of Alex Pretti has burst the walls between the silos of Internet discussion. Even completely apolitical influencers of food, sports and fashion have been expressing their outrage on Instagram, Reddit, TikTok and You Tube.  One influencer on a site about skiing wrote, “It’s gonna get political because you can’t ski pow(der) if ICE murders you.”  A cat owner and influencer wrote on r/catbongos, “If you still support Trump/ICE even slightly, you’re not welcome in this sub.”  His post got 40,000 Reddit upvotes. Another influencer of golf fans, many of whom are white and male said, “Politics is at your doorstep whether you like it or not.” He also stated, “I refuse to wake up in five or 10 years and look at myself in the mirror and say, “You had a platform and did nothing.”   

Even prominent conservatives such as Erick Erickson and former congressman Trey Gowdy, now a FoxNews host, called out the Trump administration for blaming Mr. Pretti for his own killing by ICE.  Other influencers devoted to biking, baseball and Lord of the Rings have also criticized ICE, as have sites on Meta’s Threads about travel, sewing and women’s personal finance.  A fitness influencer posted an expletive-filled commentary that was viewed more than 14 million times.  A bourbon influencer wrote, “I can’t drink bourbon if ICE shoots me in the face.” His post got liked 150,000 times. 

ON THE JUDICIAL FRONT

Chief United States district judge of the U.S. District Court of Minnesota, Justice Patrick Schiltz, declared this week that that “Patience is at an end” and ordered the ICE Director to appear in court, due to his defiance of court orders and failure to release detainees as required.

On Monday, the Judge asked ICE’s Acting Director, Todd Lyons, why he should not be held in contempt, having ignored “dozens of court orders’ In recent weeks.  Mr. Lyons must appear this Friday.  In one case at issue, a 2 year old girl and her father were detained in Minnesota and flown out of the the state despite a judge having ordered her release.  

In a different case this month, Judge Schiltz rejected a DOJ request to approve arrest warrants for CNN anchor Don Lemon and several others for allegedly “disrupting a Minnesota church service” where Mr. Lemon was apparently recording a demonstration against a pastor connected to ICE. The Eighth Circuit refused to hear the appeal, allowing Judge Schultz’s judgment to stand.

CALL TO ACTION!

Please contact your Senators today to block any DHS appropriation bill or continuing resolution that maintains funding for ICE! Last chance to call on this Bill!

Script:

Hi, my name is (name).  I am a constituent living in (full address).  I’m calling my (Rep/Sen) to oppose any DHS appropriation bill or continuing resolution with ICE funding, and I support taking back the $75 billion of ICE funds created by HR1 last year without any Congressional oversight, ICE is violent and lawless, and should be defunded and dissolved before any more citizens and immigrants are harmed. Thank you for your time and consideration. 

Senator  Corey Booker 202–224–3224, 856–338–8922

Senator Andy Kim  202–224–4744,  856–757–5353

For Members: Recurring Activities for SJNOW Indivisible

• The Cherry Hill Visibility Brigade, Saturdays at noon, on the overpass over Route 38 next to the Cherry Hill Mall. Check out the Cherry Hill Visibility Brigade Facebook page for additional info. Note: If rain is a factor, we cancel; check the Facebook page for details.

• Rally every Friday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM at the intersection of Ark Road and Route 38 in Mount Laurel. Attendance has steadily grown. People love to honk at our signs and you can feel the excitement.

Rally to Fight Trump Attacks on Workers and Retirees.  Rally located at the intersection of Rt 73N and Fellowship Rd ,  Mt. Laurel. 

The next monthly meeting is Monday, Feb 9 at 7 pm at the Mount Laurel Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm for coffee, cake and mingling! New people welcome.

Gretchen Seibert fom Cooper River Indivisible will be doing a presentation on "Know your Rights" in case you encounter ICE or have a problem at a protest. It's important you know this stuff.

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

In the wake of the tragic shooting of Alex Pretti, a V.A. nurse in Minneapolis, a chorus of Republican leaders have begun to protest against the conduct of ICE agents, including Senators, House members and Governors.  

Senate and House Republicans Protest Against ICE in Minnesota

Senator Pete Ricketts, one of President Donald Trump’s staunchest allies, stated that the U.S. must “maintain our core values as a nation, including the right to protest and assemble.” Ricketts was joined by Sen. Susan Collins, (R. Maine), Sen. Jim Justice of W. Va., Sen. John Husted of Ohio, Sen. Dave Mc Cormick, (R. Pa.) and even Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, in criticizing the ICE campaign in Minneapolis.  In the House, Rep. James Comer, R. Ky., (Chair of the House Oversight Committee), said Trump should consider removing ICE from the city. His concern regarding the tragic incident was shared by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, who called for more “compassion and empathy” by ICE officers and a more “balanced” approach to their work.

Criticism of ICE by Governors and Gubernatorial Candidates for Office

Republican Governors have also joined the chorus of protest, including Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Vermont Governor Phil Scott.  Gov. Scott said the shooting was either “a complete failure of coordination of acceptable public safety and law enforcement practices,” or at worst, “…it’s deliberate federal intimidation and incitement of American citizens.”  

Notably, Chris Madel, who was running for Governor of Minnesota, decided to quit the race this weekend, saying it was impossible for a Republican to win an election in his state.  Mr. Madel, who was also the attorney for Jonathan Ross, the ICE agent who shot Renee Good, nevertheless stated that ICE had gone too far and that because of the Republican party’s “retribution” against Minnesota, and because the ICE operation in his state was an “unmitigated disaster,” he would pull out of the race.  

Other Republican Governors have also joined the chorus of protest, including Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Vermont Governor Phill Scott.  Gov. Scott said the shooting was either “a complete failure of coordination of acceptable public safety and law enforcement practices,” or at worst, “…it’s deliberate federal intimidation and incitement of American citizens.”  

Democratic Governor Mikie Sherrill has called for ICE to be taken “off the streets immediately”, as they were “terrorizing American citizens.”  

Reaction by President Trump to Criticism of Federal Actions in Minnesota

In a rare departure from his previous position defending all ICE agency actions, President Trump decided to pull Greg Bovino, the U.S.Border Patrol Commander, from Minnesota, along with other federal agents.  He called Governor Walz of Minnesota and Gov. Walz described the conversation as “productive.”  Mayor Frey of Minneapolis also spoke to him and they agreed the present situation cannot continue. This is a reversal from the previous posture of the Trump administration, which was to refuse to work with state or local authorities, withholding evidence from them so they could not investigate.

Positions of the Senators from New Jersey

This Friday, the Senate will vote on whether to approve the budget which includes additional funding for ICE.  Sen. Andy Kim and Sen. Cory Booker have both stated they will not vote for such funding, even though it might result in a government shutdown. 

CALL TO ACTION!

Please contact your Senators today to block any DHS appropriation bill or continuing resolution that maintains funding for ICE! Last chance to call on this Bill!

Script:

Hi, my name is (name).  I am a constituent living in (full address).  I’m calling my (Rep/Sen) to oppose any DHS appropriation bill or continuing resolution with ICE funding, and I support taking back the $75 billion of ICE funds created by HR1 last year without any Congressional oversight, ICE is violent and lawless, and should be defunded and dissolved before any more citizens and immigrants are harmed. Thank you for your time and consideration. 

Senator  Corey Booker 202–224–3224, 856–338–8922

Senator Andy Kim  202–224–4744,  856–757–5353

For Members: Recurring Activities for SJNOW Indivisible

• The Cherry Hill Visibility Brigade, Saturdays at noon, on the overpass over Route 38 next to the Cherry Hill Mall. Check out the Cherry Hill Visibility Brigade Facebook page for additional info. Note: If rain is a factor, we cancel; check the Facebook page for details.

• Rally every Friday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM at the intersection of Ark Road and Route 38 in Mount Laurel. Attendance has steadily grown. People love to honk at our signs and you can feel the excitement.

For more information, email Dave Lipshutz at: delipshutz at comcast dot net

• Rally to Fight Trump Attacks on Workers and Retirees.  Rally located at the intersection of Rt 73N and Fellowship Rd in Mt Laurel. Next Rally Wednesday January 28 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

Wedneday's rally in support of Workers and Retirees is cancelled due to conditions at the site. We will continue these rallies every 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 4:00pm - 5:00pm at the corner of Rte 73 N and Fellowship Road (Aloft/Miller's Ale House). Any questions contact Pete pbilazar at aol dot com or Rich richcl205 at gmail dot com.  

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced yesterday that Senate Democrats will vote against the proposed U.S. budget for the remainder of this year because it includes funding for the Department of Homeland Security as well as ICE.  He stated that as the bill does not rein in the abuses of ICE against the American people, Democrats must block its passage.  Although the measure had passed the House,  this week after the second killing of a peaceful protestor in Minneapolis, Senate Democrats agreed to stop the bill even though it may mean a government shutdown.  As 2/3 of the members of the Senate would have to vote for the law to pass it, it is unlikely to move forward, absent the passage of provisions requiring substantial restrictions on the conduct of ICE officers. 

 This week, there has also been increasing resistance from the Republican party itself.

Republican Leaders and Party Members

Increasing numbers of Republicans are publicly stating their concerns about ICE activities in Minneapolis.  Senator Lisa Murkowski from Alaska, Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Sen. James Comer of Kentucky have called either for withdrawal of ICE troops from Minnesota, or for having an independent investigation of the recent killings.  Also, House Homeland Security Committee Chair Andrew Garbarino, (R.-N.Y.) and Rep. Michael Baumgartner (R-Wash.) have called for ICE and DHS to testify before their committee.  

Karl Rove, a Republican guru, warned on Friday that the largest Red State,  Texas, may be turning on Trump. In a poll conducted by The Economist and You Gov in early January, approval of Trump by these voters dropped from 50% as of the last election to only 36% today.  Pollsters believe this is due to the loss of many Hispanic voters.  A “USA Today” poll published on January 22d found that 71% of Americans feel that the country is “out of control”, with 50% of those identifying as “conservative.”  More than 60% also say the country is on the wrong track.

NEXT MONTHLY MEETING

The next monthly meeting is Monday, Feb 9 at 7 pm at the Mount Laurel Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm for coffee, cake and mingling! New people welcome.

Gretchen Seibert fom Cooper River Indivisible will be doing a presentation on "Know your Rights" in case you encounter ICE or have a problem at a protest. It's important you know this stuff.

CALL TO ACTION!

Please contact your Senators today to block any DHS appropriation bill or continuing resolution that maintains funding for ICE! Last chance to call on this Bill!

Script:

Hi, my name is (name).  I am a constituent living in (full address).  I’m calling my (Rep/Sen) to oppose any DHS appropriation bill or continuing resolution with ICE funding, and I support taking back the $75 billion of ICE funds created by HR1 last year without any Congressional oversight, ICE is violent and lawless, and should be defunded and dissolved before any more citizens and immigrants are harmed. Thank you for your time and consideration. 

Senator  Corey Booker 202–224–3224, 856–338–8922

Senator Andy Kim  202–224–4744,  856–757–5353

For Members: Recurring Activities for SJNOW Indivisible

• The Cherry Hill Visibility Brigade, Saturdays at noon, on the overpass over Route 38 next to the Cherry Hill Mall. Check out the Cherry Hill Visibility Brigade Facebook page for additional info. Note: If rain is a factor, we cancel; check the Facebook page for details.

• Rally every Friday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM at the intersection of Ark Road and Route 38 in Mount Laurel. Attendance has steadily grown. People love to honk at our signs and you can feel the excitement.  For more information, email Dave Lipshutz 

• Rally to Fight Trump Attacks on Workers and Retirees.  Rally located at the intersection of Rt 73N and Fellowship Rd in Mt Laurel. Next Rally Wednesday January 28 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

I'm Marie HK, leader of NJ Voters Want More Say. We are grateful for our partner Cooper River Indivisible in these actions tomorrow.   Thanks for joining us in our solidarity with MN event(s) tomorrow! First, I apologize that Mobilize may not have sent you a confirmation like it usually does and second, it has not yet delivered an email to attendees that was set to be sent at 2pm today via Mobilize. (Those registered before today at 2pm may receive a duplicate email, if the gremlins finally deliver it) I am hoping that these glitches are happening because of a huge upsurge in planned actions to oppose the transformation of ICE into a gestapo force against Americans and our peaceful neighbors.  

The coalition in MN has asked for national supporting groups to pressure several businesses that are  enabling ICE in their assaults on MN. 

Why Target? Target is Minnesota’s leading corporate citizen, originally founded in Minneapolis. It is the 4th largest employer in the state. On Thursday, January 8th, Customs and Border Patrol assaulted and kidnapped two US citizen employees while they were working a shift at the Richfield, MN Target store. On Sunday, January 11th, Customs and Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino entered the Midway Target in Saint Paul, MN, along with a team of agents to apparently film propaganda and detained 2 more employees, also US citizens. Target is not objecting to their parking lots being used as staging areas by ICE. And Target has not made any public statement in defense of their employees or made any legal reply against the abuse of employees or customers by ICE. Target should be standing with Minnesotans against these attacks.

Tomorrow, we'll be doing the Target focused version of what you may have seen in the news last month as 'ice scraper protests' at Home Depot! This 2 min Youtube short shows the SALT ICE actions in MN earlier this week. https://youtu.be/EdmrnEQzsRk?si=MDooG1DTk4GQY48C

We'll create some peaceful discomfort and send a message to management of Target that we demand better from them!

Our action will be a visibility event by our presence with our message on our flyers & by our action of creating a peaceful disruption, in the same idea of lunch counter protests in the fight for Civil Rights.

We will meet outside the store at designated time, We will all wear  a flyer with a design from the MN Solidarity campaign which we'll pass out tomorrow at the store. Bring safety pins or tape to put this on the front or back of your coat. No Home made signs for this action! We can not carry signs into the store and the use of the same message on all flyers is important.

Take a shopping cart or basket to take up more space. Get one container of table salt of any brand in the SPICES aisle in the grocery department. Buy it, then go to return line and return the item. Voila! 

Please be respectful & courteous to employees at all times. They are not our opponents.

We'll have a petition to sign to be presented to the store manager at a follow up visit next week.

EVENT LOCATIONS

• 3pm action Voorhees Target, 1139 White Horse Rd, Voorhees, NJ 08043

• 5pm action at Cherry Target, 2137 NJ-38, Cherry Hill NJ 08002

So far, we have 26 attendees at 3pm in Voorhees at 3pm

and 19 attendees at 5pm in Cherry Hill. Please spread the word and encourage family, friends, and neighbors to join us! Here's the link for them to join: https://mobilize.us/s/51Z1uS

If you have any questions, feel free to reply to this email.

In Solidarity,  Marie HK

NJ Voters Want More Say, Indivisible chapter of eastern Camden County, southern Burlington County, & northern Gloucester County

TELL THE SENATE: NOT A PENNY MORE FOR ICE BRUTALITY

ICE is terrorizing our communities, violating our constitutional rights, and killing innocent people -- and the House just voted to give them more money. Yesterday, the House passed a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including hundreds of millions of dollars in additional funding for ICE. That increase comes with no meaningful restrictions or accountability measures to rein in ICE and Border Patrol.

We’re demanding Congress use the appropriations process to end ICE and Border Patrol’s lawlessness. This bill doesn’t just fall short -- it increases the funding for their brutality. But this fight isn’t over. 

The Senate will vote on the DHS appropriations bill next week -- and it cannot pass without Democratic votes. 

Tell Senator Booker and Senator Kim to vote NO on this bill!

HERE'S YOUR SCRIPT:

Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a constituent from [Your City, State].

I’m calling to urge Senator [Name] to refuse to vote for any appropriations bill funding the Department of Homeland Security that fails to rein in ICE.

Renee Good’s killing on January 7, is part of a broader pattern of unchecked violence, impunity, and abuse carried out by federal immigration enforcement agencies against our communities.

We can’t wait around while ICE harms more people. Senator [NAME] must push for an appropriations bill that puts serious restrictions on ICE, ends its dragnet raids, and doesn’t add a penny to its already bloated budget.

Senator  Corey Booker (202)224–3224, (856)338–8922

Senator Andy Kim  (202)224–4744,  (856)757–5353

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

 Please contact your Representative/Senators today to block any DHS appropriation bill or continuing resolution that maintains funding for ICE! Last chance to call on this bill!

 Script:

Hi, my name is (name).  I am a constituent living in (full address).  I’m calling my (Rep/Sen) to oppose any DHS appropriation bill or continuing resolution with ICE funding, and I support taking back the $75 billion of ICE funds created by HR1 last year without any Congressional oversight, ICE is violent and lawless, and should be defunded and dissolved before any more citizens and immigrants are harmed. Thank you for your time and consideration. 

Rep Herb Conway 202–225–4765, 609–438–6290

Rep Donald Norcross  202–225–6501, 856-427–7000

Senator  Corey Booker 202–224–3224, 856–338–8922

Senator Andy Kim  202–224–4744,  856–757–5353

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

 ICE Defunding

 ICE received operational money when the federal government’s appropriations were finally approved. Adding funding from the “one big beautiful bill,“ ICE has a slush fund of $75 billion without any Congressional oversight.

 The House has released text for a four-bill “minibus”, combining remaining appropriation bills that must be passed by January 30th. The House is expected to vote on the minibus this week

 Because of recent abuses of power by ICE (Minneapolis) and its parent agency CBP, Customs and Border Protection (watch Jan18th episode of “60 Minutes”), the House wants to add new oversight to ICE and to cut back on the amount of money available to ICE that was created by HR1.

  Please contact your Representative/Senators to block any DHS appropriation bill or continuing resolution that maintains funding for ICE.

 Script:

Hi, my name is (name).  I am a constituent living in (full address).  I’m calling my (Rep/Sen) to oppose any DHS appropriation bill or continuing resolution with ICE funding, and I support taking back the $75 billion of ICE funds created by HR1 last year without any Congressional oversight, ICE is violent and lawless, and should be defunded and dissolved before any more citizens and immigrants are harmed. Thank you for your time and consideration. 

Rep Herb Conway 202–225–4765, 609–438–6290

Rep Donald Norcross  202–225–6501, 856–427–7000

Senator  Corey Booker 202–224–3224, 856–338–8922

Senator Andy Kim  202–224–4744,  856–757–5353

 The information from Minnesota has been made easier to read. It's on the website under "News."

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

The following is from Minnesota. This is long and detailed. They are telling us what to do to get ready. Probably only a few will read it. I think it's good preparation for the Feb 9 "Know Your Rights" presentation.

 What resisters are doing in MN during the ICE surge & their advice
  What can we prep in advance…

SUMMARY QUOTES

Organize organize organize. Make safe groups. Meet your neighbors. All of them. Bake them cookies and learn if they are safe trustworthy people. Find the charities you trust and ask them their needs now. Stockpile shelf stable foods, get observer training for your places of worship and community centers. Check in on your brown and black friends. Do not ask anybody their immigration status.

Love one another.

Report activities and video everything you see. Tell the ACLU what you have observed if anything remotely happens that is a violation of rights. Make noise!

Help your neighbors- help strangers. Help everyone. Nobody knows what they can or might do until it happens. Urge your congressmen to file restraining orders to get them the hell out of your state. Its terrible! And we are not OK.

Get yourselves organized NOW. Make RR kits ahead of time. Get plugged in.

Set up your school patrols and find out what your school and work’s ICE response will be when the time comes. Get your mutual aid networks connected now. Identify vulnerable people in your communities and get them plugged in.

Attend your city council meetings and speak up with your concerns about what's happening BEFORE it arrives in your city. Ask what will the elected officials and the local police department will do to ensure the safety of the people they serve and protect everyone's constitutional rights.

TRAINING/EDUCATION  

·         Hold sessions - Providing info sessions on what to do if ICE approaches you or someone else.

·         Know your rights

·         Legal information

COMMUNICATION CHANNELS

·         Using secure comms to organize monitoring ICE activity and responding to it.

·         Create localized encrypted chat groups for Rapid Response and separate ones for community logistics and organizing...only allow referrals (someone has to vouch for a new member) into the group. Delete the RR chat daily

·         Have comms in the hyperlocal area with connections to broader community If you can make connections and groups now they'll be way more secure. Once something happens and everyone wants to help moles get swept in in the rush and can use your information against vulnerable people so once things get crazy.  Make sure you know them before adding them to the group. Just remember why you're fighting and don't be afraid of them.

USE SECURE TECH

·         Get up to date on the tech NOW. Download and learn to use apps like Signal, install a VPN, switch to safer GPS or at least use incognito Google maps.

·         Download the Ready Now app. Turn off your location on your phone.

·         Be prepared for night raids, door-to-door patrolling/knocking, and intel gathering.

·         They are monitoring social media (they have software), gaining full access to ALL phones in areas they want to monitor without a warrant (they can literally

·         Get people onto Signal. Set up neighborhood Signal groups, plus paper phone trees and email lists

·         Hold education sessions on using more secure and private tech geofence an area). So use encrypted like Signal and turn off location, among other things!

WORKING WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES

·         Sympathetic businesses provide support …local breweries are conducting fundraisers and food drives; local churches, coffee shops and restaurants providing food and drink to protest lines.

·         Be aware of immigrant owned businesses in your area and 1) help them understand their rights as private business owners, and 2) give them support by frequenting their business!

·         If you’re a therapist, prepare to have your schedule filled.

·         If you’re a medical professional, know your patients rights and organizational policies. Protect patient information at all costs.

·         Businesses should have a plan for when ICE shows up in your store. You have the right to lock the door and refuse entry. Discuss this with all employees before it happens.

·         Have a plan for your businesses- look outs - people at the doors ready to lock them if ICE is seen.

·         Tell businesses that stay open to label all doors private.

·         We have local lawyers offering up contact cards and know-your-rights flyers.

NEWS/ INFORMATION 

·         Identify the vulnerable businesses and the potentially helpful businesses. Get info to them.

·         Identify sympathetic local live streamers and reporters. Get information out to people beyond your state and do not rely on local news - even if you have trusted them. We are seeing the local affiliates to major news outlets spread misinformation

·         Live streamers driving around following Ice, they have stopped 3 people from being taken, Mercado Media, Status Coup News , you can send cash app for gas and equipment

·         Film anything you see. Including good things. People need to know they aren’t alone in the fight.

CONNECTING WITH NEIGHBORS

·         Connect with neighbors who are more vulnerable so they feel safe and a little less alone. Make contact with vulnerable friends and family every single day.

·         Getting to know who your neighbors are

·         Set up daily check-ins

·         Build trust with your neighbors NOW so everyone can help each other.

·         If you have neighbors that could be targeted by ICE, let them know you support them. Offer to help them if you're able. We have so many people in hiding who can't get food right now.

VETTING

·         Vetting community members. We’re utilizing Facebook to find safe community members by looks through our “community residents” page and sending them a link to a group only visible if you have the link.

·         In there, we have another link to our signal chat.

·         Encourage people to learn who everyone is on their street. Have a meeting with the “safe” people. Set up a Signal for the street. Pay attention, news sources, businesses and neighbors will show their true colors

DEFINED ROLES

·         People of Color- stay home, stay safe. Helping families understand they need to shelter in place, then have a system in place to support them. Food, money, services.

·         White people- it’s time to get out and stand up for your neighbors

·         Decide now how you are going to help - will you be involved with mutual aid or will you protest or do rapid response? If you're doing mutual aid you will endanger every family you help if you're also heavily involved in protest or rapid response. These are different types of work - both very important - but different.

·         Have a plan for how everyone will be used. We all have special skills we can use to help.

·         Have folks that can escort kids to school, have some people who can deliver groceries/goods to ppl who can’t leave the house, some people to be legal observers filming, etc.

·         Have rapid response people that are separate from mutual aid people. License plates are tracked so you want to keep the mutual aid people out of that mess so they don’t lead to people's homes.

·         Choose a way you want to serve and stick with that “job”. For example if you choose rapid response it’s probably not the best idea to also deliver food to at risk homes. If you’re following ICE they’re taking down your license plate and I would hate for them to then potentially follow you on a grocery delivery.

·         Encourage people to decide now what their role will be

PROTECTING OURSELVES

·         ICE will run your plates and come to your home if you are an observer so keep a distance, use a rental car or be on foot. Do not open the door if they come to your home which they will!

·         If you are taken, yell out your full name and a contact number for someone so people can call them for you to let them know you were snatched.

·         Do not open your door! Call the police and have the police verify that they are in fact ICE and that they have a valid warrant from a judge.

·         Have your passport on you even when you take out the trash. get your ID, birth certificate, ssn card ready.

·         Make sure arrangements are made for children if parents don't return or are taken from the house. Make sure that person knows where the child's passport is.

·         Make sure your doors are always locked and do not answer the door, cover your windows at all times, do not leave your apartment if the fire alarm goes off unless you have 100% verified there is a fire,

·         Carry a whistle and blow it if you spot ICE to warn others (any vehicle with ‘out of state’ plates/no plates is suspicious and look for vehicles with dark tint with in state plates),

·         Going out at night is not safe - drones are being used, record ICE on your phones

·         Turn off facial recognition on your cell and use a passcode to unlock it,

·         Get this info out to people. Have info sessions and printed material

·         If you feel safe - mobilize (bring needed items to people, protest, etc), create signal groups to communicate and other social media pages to warn your community of activity.

·         If you see them, get loud so everyone around you knows. If you hear the commotion show up (or get inside a secure building or even car).

·         Bring the mail in- ICE goes through your mail. Install lots of cameras. Install steel door. Move your car into the garage if they are following your license plate.

·         Know who’s going to pick up your kids if you can’t get there?

·         Prepare to document everything, all the time, constantly. Never not record them.

·         They WILL identify and harass you using your license plates or following you home or any other number of ways. We confirmed agents in my neighborhood with license plate readers going to houses with ICE OUT signs and taking note.

·         Make sure all of your IDs, license plates, and car tabs are up to date. Make sure your car is in working order-- don't give anyone an excuse to pull you over, especially if you decide to do resistance work.

·         Get a gas mask if you are able Put important phone numbers like the ACLU, MONARCA (or whatever your local RR organization is named), a local law firm, etc. in your contacts so you know who to call for various situations

·         If you see people being taken, try to get their name and birthdate if possible if they can scream out a name to call, write all that down and add the date, time and location to a slip of paper

WHISTLES & KITS

·         Buy and print a lot of 3D printing whistles

·         Making and distributing anti-ICE kits with whistles, KYR, DO NOT ENTER signs for businesses

MUTUAL AID/PROTECTION FOR THE VULNERABLE
  (People of Color andActivists)

·         Delivering groceries and other necessities for families who can't leave their homes. dog walkers, errand runners, escorts to medical appointments, etc.

·         GoFund Me for legal fees

·         Set up neighborhood pages where volunteers can shop for, drive, help those who afraid to leave their homes

·         Helping families who cannot go to work to pay the rent

·         Pop up food pantry options that don't require ID to be shown because people will be too afraid to come if they have to identify themselves

·         Provide families with legal service information and encourage them to get something like a delegation of parental rights signed so someone else can make legal decisions for their child that don’t involve the government.

·         All people of color are carrying papers to show their citizenship status

·         Stock up on food and water, cash, and anything else that you will need

·         ID people who can 3D print whistles

·         Buy a lot of whistles

·         Get people involved in making and distributing kits

·         Help POC get papers and IDs. Get a real or enhanced id if you don’t have a passport.

·         Set up the infrastructure/networks for getting aid to people in each neighborhood

·         Set people up with medication to be delivered so families do not have to go out for that

·         Create a plan to help people get to critical appts like dialysis, chemo, etc.

PROTECT KIDS’ MENTAL HEALTH

·         Discuss with your own children ways to help and be advocates for their friends or themselves.

·         Talk to your children. They have been going to places children will see them. It is scary enough but if children know who they are and what to do, they will experience a little less fear. Let them know what you will do to keep them safe, what the school will do and who they can trust.

PROTECT SCHOOLS

·         Advocate for online school options through school districts. Setting those up now will ensure students can utilize them when they are scared to leave their homes

·         Talk to the school board. Make sure they are working with your local police department to keep ICE off school grounds.

·         Contact school superintendents to get a clear idea of school policy in the event of an ICE raid. How will they protect students? How will they communicate with families? Is there a virtual option available for students who are fearful to come to school?

·         Getting schools to allow e-learning for kids who cannot go out

·         Get this info out to parents

·         Start meetings with the schools

·         School social workers play an important support role since they have connections to families (here, many schools are raising funds for rent).

·         Organizing school drop-off and pick-up for kids whose parents can’t go out. One mother said she puts cards with her name number on it for the child to throw to protesters as they are being taken so they at least know whose child was stolen. They have ICE watch volunteers for school drop off and pick up.

·         Set up parent volunteers to be at the school at drop off/pick up times (ours wear green vests and station on corners/entrances).

·         Prepare schools and daycares for what to do if pick up time comes and there is no parent. Update emergency contact cards at schools/daycare.

·         Our local high school has a Hispanic/latino club and we made a group of vetted safe adults from town that are partnering to help with whatever needs arise.

·         Other targeted places: daycares, hospitals, courtrooms, businesses, churches/mosques/synagogues, shopping centers.

REMAIN PEACEFUL

·         You will need your leaders to put out a calm word about the need for non-violence. Sing. Sing during your protests. It shifts the energy away from rage to powerful solidarity.

·         They want us to riot so they can declare Marshal Law

·         Training on how to protest non-violently.

·         Commit to nonviolent response

LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT

·         Understand that you will receive zero protection from local law enforcement.

·         Meet with local LE & Verify with the local police force that they will protect citizens and NOT ICE

PROTESTS

·         Get a 1000 watt PA system and blast "Baby Shark" at the hotels where they're staying at 3 am.

·         There should be no support for ice. If you're feeding them "STOP". if you're housing them "STOP". no gas, alcohol, cigarettes, snacks nothing and as citizens if you find someone providing aid and comfort, "SHUT EM DOWN". Find their hotels and flatten their tires as they sleep and no tow trucks or mechanics should help them. Make life for them as miserable as they are making for you.

·         Post volunteers at local restaurants/businesses that can watch for ICE and alert when they are near.

·         Have people prepared to catch and put out smoke bombs.

·         Get ready to protest. Your frontline needs signs made from plywood and umbrellas. Second line leaf blowers. To blow smoke from tear gas

·         Flash bangs safety cones to smolder the Tear gas canisters.

·         Get a cell phone lanyard to put around your neck so your phone cannot be knocked off your hand.

·         Wear face protection and head protection in case there are paintballs, and other projectiles, including gas and or pepper spray.

·         Buy protest flags over Amazon or vendors online because they take awhile to arrive.

·         Stock up on supplies.

·         ID who will be protesting and train them

·         Buy whistles, boat horns and umbrellas for chemical attacks, consider a body cam off Amazon or other vendor. I have also seen people use five gallon plastic buckets for drums and used wooden spoons for sticks. Very effective noise makers.

·         Make sure to turn Face ID off of phone when you go out.

·         Plan the protests now, build the websites and media accounts now, so people know  where to go for protest information.

·         If you’re into protesting and they come to your city, buy a gas mask and a hazmat suit. They’re using pepper spray, pepper pellets and rubber bullets on us.

·         Carry water, a whistle, and link arms with ppl, the ppl that are attacked are always alone link arm and arm make a wall fill the hole make it solid. Protect your face and eyes they want you to break form but stay linked together. Don't fight back, it's not worth it. If your protesting keep moving don't stop they will move if we stand in numbers. But it's going have to take all of us.

·         Bring Leaf blowers to blow the spray in their direction. Of course cordless.

RAPID RESPONSE

·         Rapid Response Teams respond and blow whistles to alert others in the area to prevent them from kidnapping more people.

·         Tracking ICE. Heighten your situational awareness so as to avoid ICE near your location. If you have a drone (that you may be willing to sacrifice) think about flying above ICE locations and uploading live to Facebook. Wipe off your fingerprints first. Remove or obscure the serial number.

·         Be observant, visible and loud. Establish a well-organized Signal (app) communication system. Break up specific neighborhoods into specific zones.

·         Stock up on supplies.

·         Set up Comms for RR.

·         ID who will be doing it and train them.

·         Get ICE license plate numbers. I have a dashcam and await communication to follow envoys and document actions and plate numbers.

·         Get loud and stand together. Signal groups for small areas so people can get there quick. ICE absolutely hates being followed and filmed. They want to do everything in secret and they expect everyone to be afraid of them.

·         If you’re rapid response you might consider leaving your personal phone at home and buy a cheap second phone for your drive time.

·         Stock up on milk of magnesia and first aid kits for tear gas and medics

·         Know who to call/contact for various situations

More Instructions/resources here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fdwaG8r41k_1x3XOEVjNwyzfc2jWLIoOC2r5XsBBjE4/edit?tab=t.0

It Would Be a Shame

·         It would be a shame if the protesters began making their signs out of quarter-inch-thick plywood to stop rubber bullets, forming a tight shield wall to prevent police from singling out and mobbing individual protesters.

·         It would be a shame if the people behind the shield wall held up umbrellas so that tear gas canisters fired over their heads on the front line will be bounced away.

·         It would be a shame if protesters began constructing improvised armor vests out of duct tape, hard-backed books, and ceramic tiles.

·         It would be a shame if protesters started wearing safety glasses, hard hats, respirators, and gardening gloves, all of which can be found at the same hardware stores as the plywood.

·         It would be a shame if they started using traffic cones (the kind without the hole in the top), upside down buckets, or other improvised lids to contain teargas by placing them over the canisters.

·         It would be a shame if protesters learned that police scanners are legal to own in the US, allowing them to learn where police are moving, and what routes they intend to take.

·         It would be a shame if they discovered that these scanners can be used to send as well as receive, allowing them to flood the scanner frequencies with noise.

·         It would be a shame if protesters all had body cams themselves, or better yet eyewear that have built in cameras.

·         It would be a shame if protesters used their key fob from their cars and hit the panic button when ICE shows up.

·         All of this would be a terrible, terrible shame.

·         *It would be an awful shame if you copied and pasted this, so that they couldn't delete the original and all linked posts

·         (again).

·         **An even worse shame would be to start donating these items to protesters!...

Some are asking what can I do if/ when ICE comes to my community?

·         Ideas to pass along.

·         IF you are the head of HR at some random company and one of your employees has a sudden no call no show. ( Auto apply PTO, Sick leave, or Vacation pay.) Assume they are in detention by ICE.

·         Nurse or Dr: Let your neighborhood know your skills or make your skills available in areas where ICE may target. This is one time where you have a civil obligation to your fellow man to cut out insurance and such to be available to provide 1st Aid or Emergency Trauma care.

·         Retail Service industry: (Restaurant owners/ servers/ wait staff, and yes even places such as Target and Walmart.)

·         REFUSE service and entry to ICE agents. Have a designated "safe place" for any and all employees who might be targeted by ICE (they are targeted based on skin color alone as we have seen these past weeks)

·         Transportation drivers: Bus/ mass transit - Refuse entry to ICE Agents - these riders are under your protection to arrive safely at their destination; you have a duty to protect them and deliver them safely.

·         Stay at home folks: (Parents, spouses, elderly) WATCH YOUR NEIGHBORHOODS, FILM. CALL POLICE or 911 upon noticing ANY ICE agents going door to door in your neighborhoods. Document any 4th Amendment violations.

·         Teachers/ Educators/ Administrators: Protect your students at all costs. You already have been dealing with the threat of Mass Shooters, now its the threat of Mass incarceration of kids. This is unacceptable.

·         Postal clerks/ post people: You patrol our neighborhoods every day you are our first responders to alert our neighbors that they are under attack.

·         Not everyone can protest, not everyone can do all the things, but EVERYONE has a role they can serve to protect our communities, our neighbors, our families, our friends.

·         Not everyone can create a safe room or " Anne Franks Attic " space.....but if you have a home where it is feasible.....do so....if you have a space in your business, do so.

·         Inform your families, staff, and such of what the expectation is so that each know what their designated role is in the event of such a incursion into your daily living and working. ( One films, one runs interference, one guides others to safety, and so on and so on. )

·         Precious minutes of arguing legalities can save a life and someone being traumatized for the mere crime of existing. Not asking you to put your lives on the line, rather asking you to be ready should the moment arise to step into the gap and fill it where and when you can with what skills or tools you have available in your arsenal of life experiences.

·   Frankly speaking ICE should be more afraid of HR managers than they should Veterans, or protestors....HR managers KNOW the laws and require tons of paperwork before they will even begin to attempt to comply and then onbly after multiple emails and follow ups with GMs, VPs, and CEO's.

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

                Contact your  Congressperson and Senators to make sure that legally Congress must first authorize any US military force!

The Senate failed to pass the War Powers Resolution on January 15, 2026, because Republican Senator Hawley (from MO) and Senator Young (from N) changed their votes to NO in order to block the War Powers Resolution.. If approved, it would have stopped the Trump administration from furthering military action against and around Venezuela without Congress‘s prior approval. There is a significant US military presence building in the Caribbean and in nearby countries as a show of force to Venezuela, including about 15,000 troops, warships and fighter planes.   Please contact your  Congressperson and Senators to make sure that legally Congress must first authorize any US military force used against any other country, and assure that Trump does not get sweeping military authority to attack any other countries without prior Congressional approval.

Script:  

“Hi my name is (name) and I am a constituent from (full address). I am calling to express my concern regarding the Trump administration’s unauthorized strikes and show of force in the Caribbean and around Venezuela. This is dangerous escalation towards an illegal and an unnecessary war.

(Pick one or more of the following):

1.  Help pass the War Powers Resolution.

2.  Investigate through public hearings the legality and justification for Trump‘s aggressive use of military force.

3.  Call for the resignation of Secretary of State, Rubio and the impeachment of Secretary of Defense Hegseth.

4.  Support the articles of impeachment and convict Trump for his repeated defiance of the laws of war.”

Rep Herb Conway 202–225–4765, 609–438–6290

Rep Donald Norcross  202–225–6501, 856-427–7000

Senator  Corey Booker 202–224–3224, 856– 338–8922

Senator Andy Kim  202–224–4744,  856–757–5353

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

 Rep Herb Conaway:

Tomorrow, I will be hosting a telephone town hall from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This time, we will conduct a virtual town hall, which allows you to ask questions, share concerns, and stay informed about the work we're doing for our community. I encourage everyone to participate and make their voices heard.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, January 21st

Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

RSVP: Here

Sincerely,

Herb Conaway, Jr., MD (NJ-03)

Congressman

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

As of Sunday, Jan 18, NJ Governor Phil Murphy has not signed the Immigration Protection Act!! If Governor Murphy doesn’t sign this package of 3 bills by TUESDAY, Jan 20, before his term ends, the 3 bills will die.

Call: Governor Murphy on MONDAY, Jan 18, at (609) 292-6000 or text to him at (732) 605-5455:

Script: 

 “ Hi!  My name is (Full Name) and I am a constituent living at (Full address),  I am asking you, Governor Murphy to please sign the Immigration Protection Act before your term as NJ Governor ends on Tuesday, because we need to:

1)  prevent our state and local resources from being used for Federal ICE enforcement.  They have an outrageous $75 billion federal budget line already

2)  protect peoples’ personal information and

3)  guarantee due process for all persons.  

We are a nation of immigrants, and helping hard-working immigrants is good for all of us.”

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

Time: Sunday Jan 18, 12pm - 1:30pm

Where: SIdewalk on Haddonfield Rd adjacent Wegman's Liquors

SInce you attended our rally last Sunday, I'm inviting you to join us again. Here's link to coverage on 6ABC of our rally last Sunday week 

This is a protest and a promise. In the face of fascism, we will be ungovernable.

★ We walk away from fascism. ★

★ We walk towards a Free America. ★ 

★ We fight for a future that belongs to us all. ★ 

★ Everybody in, nobody out. ★

One year into this regime, we face escalating fascist threats: ICE raids on our communities, troops occupying our cities, families torn apart, mass surveillance, terror used to keep us silent, and repeated public statements with false claims regarding events that have publicly viewed video recordings .

The violence and violation of our civil rights by federal agents is un-American. As Americans, we rally to stand in solidarity with our neighbors facing these abuses by the regime and we call for our nation to reflect the American values that we expect and demand in Our American Government.

How to Prepare

*Bring your signs displaying 1. the values that you prioritize in our FREE AMERICA on one side AND 2. your opposition to the un-American tactics of ICE/DHS on the other side. Let's show what we are for and what we oppose!

*Wear red, white, and blue and bring your flags to display our love of country.

*Use #FreeAmerica for social media posts

Some things to keep in mind: - This is a peaceful demonstration. We do not allow signs that encourage, glorify, or incite violence. - In order to ensure the safety of everyone present, we ask that nobody cross or step into the street or shoulder during this demonstration, and cross roads only at crosswalks. 

Do not engage with agitators! This is for our safety AND there are new efforts to get recordings of peaceful rally goers in angry responses. This can then be posted as fodder to feed their propaganda of the "dangerous radical left" for support of oppression via Insurrection Act & more. Do Not Provide Them with Content!!  

Onward together,

Marie H.

NJ Voters Want More Say

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

 1. Cook Political Report  has shifted a slew of House seats towards the Democrats. The Blue tsunami is coming.

A few days ago Mary Peltola declared she will run for Senate in Alaska. As of that announcement, there is now a viable path to Democrats flipping the Senate in November as well.   

We have to win NC. Maine, OH and Alaska. Obviously we have to keep Jon Ossoff’s seat in GA.

2. Let’s support Minnesota!  Beth Clement’s niece lives there and there is a grassroots effort to help all of the immigrants who cannot leave their houses.

My niece Kim lives in a suburb of Minneapolis and shared with me a local church that is in need of support to help sustain their community which as we know is being terrorized right now, people are afraid to go to work or shop for essentials. I copied this from her Facebook page, which is:

• Ingrid C.A. Rasmussen, she is the Pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

If you have any questions I’m happy to answer as best I am able. Thank you!

"If you’re feeling helpless, but have a few bucks in your pocket or a few thousand in your QCD, let me know. Fifteen days into 2026, I have exhausted our large pastors’ discretionary account paying for legal services for those most affected and covering Lake Street immigrant-owned business rents. We will keep helping because we believe in manna—that enough will show for today and enough will show up for tomorrow."

Website giving: https://htlcmpls.org/donate/

Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3983123729614583418...

3. Gov Murphy has not signed the Immigrant Trust Act. Continue your texts and phone calls

Call 609-292-6000

Text 732-605-5455

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

Correction: Gov Murphy has not yet signed the Immigrant Trust Act. This has never happened to me before and it's disconcerting. I only tell you things I see in reputable news sources, usually more than one.

Continue your calls

Eileen

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The next monthly meeting is Monday, Feb 9 at 7 pm at the Mount Laurel Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm for coffee, cake and mingling! New people welcome.

Gretchen Seibert from Cooper River Indivisible will be doing a presentation on "Know your Rights" in case you encounter ICE or have a problem at a protest. It's important you know this stuff.

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

We need some volunteers for snack committee. You don’t have to help every month. Maybe you can only help intermittently. I can reimburse you. If you are willing to bring a plate of brownies (for example) every once in a while, please let me know. There only a few people who are doing most of the work.

If you are enjoying your coffee and snacks, please help.  Email me directly.

There is some news:

Gov Murphy (NOT YET) signed the Immigrant Protections Package. 

This will:

-protect privacy

-keep ICE out of hospitals, school and churches

-codifies the 2018 Immigrant Trust Directive that limits Police cooperation with ICE

Thanks to everyone who made phone calls and rallied.  

From Indivisible: IMPORTANT!!

We have an opportunity, this month, to rein in ICE’S lawlessness nationwide.

Funding for DHS runs out in 5 days. Funding cannot pass without Democratic votes in the Senate, so we have real leverage here. Please call Senator Andy Kim and Senator Cory Booker and thank them for voting NO on the  DHS funding bill.

Jack Smith is going to publicly testify before the House Judiciary Committee on Jan 22 at 10am.

Eileen

Senator Cory Booker    202-224-3224

Senator Andy Kim   202-224-4744

US House Rep Herbert Conaway   202-225-4765

For the third time I have come home and the gray bin on my porch has been left open. People! You Cannot Do This. If it rains or snows, all of the postcard bags will be ruined and your fearless leader will be very unhappy. Please make sure you CLOSE THE BIN!!!!  

The next monthly meeting is Monday, Feb 9 at 7 pm at the Mount Laurel Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm for coffee, cake and mingling! New people welcome. Wear your T shirts!

We are having a guest speaker who is doing a "Know your Rights" training. Everyone needs to know this information.

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

CRI is  starting regular protests against Citizen’s Bank and Home Depot.  They are in the same plaza and they both support ICE. First one is this coming Saturday, January 17, from 12 PM to 1:30 pm. Would love to have some of you join us!

Want to join us for this Cooper River Indivisible event?
https://mobilize.us/s/g9OYnO

Call To Action - Stop the Healthcare crisis

Last year, Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” let the Affordable Care Act tax credits expire. It was one of the many provisions of the bill that screwed over working Americans to pay for tax breaks for some of the richest people in history. As a result, 22 million Americans saw their premiums double on January 1, and it is projected that up to six million will soon lose their coverage.

But last Thursday, there was a breakthrough. Seventeen House Republicans backed a Democratic bill to restore the subsidies and end the healthcare nightmare of the GOP’s own making. Seventeen House Republicans saw the writing on the wall, understanding that they’d be held responsible for the lives upended -- and lost -- due to the healthcare crisis they unleashed.  Now it’s the Senate’s turn.

Call your Senators and demand that they vote to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies immediately.

Senator Cory Booker: 202-224-3224 

Senator Andy Kim: (202) 224-4744

The next monthly meeting is Monday, Feb 9 at 7 pm at the Mount Laurel Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm for coffee, cake and mingling! New people welcome.

Gretchen Seibert from Cooper River Indivisible will be doing a presentation on "Know your Rights" in case you encounter ICE or have a problem at a protest. It's important you know this stuff.

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

1. We are starting Postcarding again. These are Postcards to Register New Democratic Voters. We are sending them for Jon Ossoff-GA. It is critical to flipping the Senate in 2026 that we keep this seat. Sue Anolik is no longer doing this. For right now, you will send your requests to me.

As per usual, tell me how many postcards you are committing to sending out. Since these are for the election in November, you have plenty of time. You can ask for them over and over, but don't ask for more than you can do. If you are new to postcarding with us, please ask for instructions as they may be slightly different than what you've done for other postcard campaigns. You will pick up the postcards from the gray bin on my porch. I will always notify you when your bag is ready for pick up. 

We do have a discount stamp site. I will tell you that one of our members mailed six postcards using the stamps to people around the state. Five of those postcards were received. I can't personally recommend this site but five out of six is not bad and the discount is amazing. The other site we were using ran out of stamps. Another member says she uses these stamps regularly and has never had a problem. I was the person who didn’t receive the postcard. I more than occasionally get other people’s mail so I would discount what happened to me. My neighbor probably got it.

https://postagesave.com/shop

SAVE THIS WEBSITE - PLEASE DON'T ASK ME FOR THIS AGAIN

2. We need volunteers for the snack committee. Please email me if interested. If you want to be popular, everyone loves the snack committee….just saying.

3. We collected $325 in donations last night.!!! Thank you!

Call to Action

Cooper River Indivisible is asking you to make these calls and texts. 

Call and text Governor Murphy and tell him to sign the immigrant protection bill package. Call: 609–292–6000.

Text: 732-605-5455

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

The SJNOW Indivisible Resistance Organizing Group (ROG) is planning its first Rally in support of Workers and Retirees on January 14 at 4 pm at the corner of route 73 N and Fellowship Road in Mount Laurel (parking in Aloft/Millers parking lot). Goals for this Rally are to generate visibility to the plight of workers and retirees affected by funding cuts to federal social support programs and reductions in force to federal agencies. This Rally also supports the AFGE union’s Social Security workers National Day of Action. The rally site is on a public sidewalk and is in close proximity to the local Social Security Office.

Please join us if you can! Signs will be available. If you’d like to bring your own please make sure the message is focused on the issue at hand, e.g. “Fight Trump Attack on Workers and Retirees” or “Fully Staff the Soc Sec Admin”. Any questions contact Pete Bilazarian or Rich Cleaver.

The next monthly meeting is Monday, Jan. 12 at 7 pm at the Mount Laurel Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm for coffee, cake and mingling! New people welcome. Wear your T shirts!

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

Call your Senators. Let's stop ICE now!

The brutal murder of American citizen Renee Good by an ICE agent is part of a broader pattern of unchecked violence, impunity and abuse carried out by federal ICE agents against our communities. In fact, dozens of people have died while under ICE custody, making 2025 ICE's deadliest year in over 2 decades.

Our Senators can use their power to vote on appropriations bills to rein in ICE. 

Script:

Hi, my name is ________ and I'm a constituent from _____, New Jersey.

I'm calling to urge Senator ________ to refuse to vote for any appropriations bill that fails to rein in ICE.

The brutal murder of Renee Good was horrific and is a part of a broader pattern of unchecked violence that is must be stopped.

We can't wait around while ICE harms more people. I'm asking Senator ______ to push for an appropriations bill that puts serious restrictions on ICE, ends its reckless raids, and doesn't add a penny to its already bloated budget.  Thank you in advance.

Senator Cory Booker: 202-224-3224 

Senator Andy Kim: (202) 224-4744

The next monthly meeting is Monday, Jan. 12 at 7 pm at the Mount Laurel Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm for coffee, cake and mingling! New people welcome.

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

In response to the recent shooting in MN and last night's nationwide call, Indivisible is promoting a weekend of action and providing a number of resources (see below). You can find local events on Mobilize here: https://www.mobilize.us/?tag_ids=29132&utm_source=toolkit. The closest one I see right now is in Berlin but check back often as additional events may be added before tomorrow. Let's get out and demonstrate that we will not accept the cruel and lawless behavior of this regime!

One of the most important things you can do right now is to gather in your own community this weekend to say ICE Out for Good. You can also get trained up and prepped for future action, with a few options offered below.

• Call recording - last night's nationwide call

• Ready to take action? Join us for the ICE Out for Good Weekend of Action January 10 - January 12. Learn more by reading the toolkit: http://bit.ly/4ptuucs

• Join the ACLU for a Know Your Rights training on Friday 1/9. Register here: https://act.aclu.org/a/aclukyr

• Need to get trained on safety and de-escalation? Join a 50501 training also on Friday 1/9 here: http://bit.ly/voffund010926

You are also invited to support organizations working on the ground right now, including: Immigrant Defense Network, Unidos MN, and Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, and you can support Renee Good's family here.

Thanks for the work you do, and we'll see you out there this weekend as we come together nationwide to say ICE Out for Good!

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

The next monthly meeting is Monday, Jan. 12 at 7 pm at the Mount Laurel Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm for coffee, cake and mingling! New people welcome. Wear your new (or old) SJNOWIndivisible T shirts!! 

Also - the bin on Eileen's porch still has 16 T shirt etc packages in it. She uses this bin for other things. Please pick up by Jan 11.

There is a LOT going on right now. There will be another email later today specifically focused on responses to recent ICE and CBP activities.

1. The 3 Immigrant Protection Bills PASSED committee and will be voted on by both chambers on Monday and sent to the Governor for signature. CALL YOUR STATE SENATORS AND ASSEMBLYPEOPLE NOW AND URGE THEM TO VOTE FOR THESE BILLS ON MONDAY! You can find your own legislators and contact information at this link: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislative-roster. Senate President Scutari's office can be reached at 732-827-7480 Our Legislators are tracking our calls so they do matter!!

2. The SJNOW Indivisible Resistance Organizing Group (ROG) is planning its first Rally in support of Workers and Retirees on January 14 at 4 pm at the corner of route 73 N and Fellowship Road in Mount Laurel (parking in Aloft/Millers parking lot). Goals for this Rally are to generate visibility to the plight of workers and retirees affected by funding cuts to federal social support programs and reductions in force to federal agencies. This Rally also supports the AFGE union’s Social Security workers National Day of Action. The rally site is on a public sidewalk and is in close proximity to the local Social Security Office.

Please join us if you can! Signs will be available. If you’d like to bring your own please make sure the message is focused on the issue at hand, e.g. “Fight Trump Attack on Workers and Retirees” or “Fully Staff the Soc Sec Admin”. Any questions contact Pete Bilazarian petebilazar at aol dot com or Rich Cleaver richcl205 at gmail dot com.

3. Some great news - Avelo airlines has decided to stop providing deportation flights for ICE. The company stated "inconsistent revenue" as the reason, but this decision was due at least in part to efforts by activist groups across the country! More info here: https://www.axios.com/2026/01/07/ice-trump-avelo-airlines-deportations.

The SJNOW Indivisible Resistance Organizing Group (ROG) is planning its first Rally in support of Workers and Retirees on January 14 at 4 pm at the corner of route 73 N and Fellowship Road in Mount Laurel (parking in Aloft/Millers parking lot). Goals for this Rally are to generate visibility to the plight of workers and retirees affected by funding cuts to federal social support programs and reductions in force to federal agencies. This Rally also supports the AFGE union’s Social Security workers National Day of Action. The rally site is on a public sidewalk and is in close proximity to the local Social Security Office.

Please join us if you can! Signs will be available. If you’d like to bring your own please make sure the message is focused on the issue at hand, e.g. “Fight Trump Attack on Workers and Retirees” or “Fully Staff the Soc Sec Admin”. Any questions contact Pete Bilazarian or Rich Cleaver.

A US citizen and mother of 3 was murdered by ICE. What is our response going to be?

Indivisible has organized a nationwide call for everyone tonight at 8pm. The call will be recorded if you sign up.

Eileen,

Today, ICE killed a woman named Renee Nicole Good during an operation in Minneapolis. Based on everything we’ve seen, this appears to be murder -- plain and simple. 

Violence is nothing new for Trump’s secret police force. But this killing is a tragic escalation in the racist campaign of terror being carried out against communities across our nation. It’s proof of what happens when armed thugs are unleashed into our neighborhoods without oversight or accountability. 

And it needs to be a galvanizing moment for every American to join the activists who’ve been fighting this brutality day in and day out for years in saying: ENOUGH. 

Tomorrow night (Thursday) at 8pm ET / 7pm CT / 5pm PT, Indivisible and partners are hosting an emergency call to talk through a nationwide response to this killing and ongoing ICE terror in Minneapolis and across the country. Please join us.

Our call will feature concrete actions you can take to address abuses by ICE and demand accountability. 

Arresting the agent that pulled the trigger is an essential first step. But let no one be under the illusion that this is an isolated incident. Trump and the ghouls in his cabinet have stoked a culture of violence at ICE that’s manifested in near-daily atrocities. Already, they’re spreading lies about what happened in Minneapolis and lionizing the agents involved -- emboldening more brutality, unless we act. 

Our response needs to be loud. It needs to be nationwide. It needs to be peaceful. And it needs to address the full rottenness of Trump’s fascist police force and the system that’s allowed it to rampage our country with the budget of a national army. 

Join our emergency call to learn how you can get involved.

In solidarity,
Indivisible Team 

P.S. Unable to join us live? That's ok, the call will be recorded. Sign up and we’ll send you the link.

The next monthly meeting is Monday, Jan. 12 at 7 pm at the Mount Laurel Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm for coffee, cake and mingling! New people welcome.

Wear your new (or old) SJNOWIndivisible T shirts!!

My bin still has 16 T shirt etc packages in it. I use this bin for other things. Please pick up by Jan 11

The 3 Immigrant Protection Bills PASSED the Assembly Judiciary Committee 4-2!!! The bill now moves onto the Senate. Please call the Senate President and your State Senator Thursday 1/8 and ask them to pass 3 clean Immigration Protection Bills (bills A6308, A 6309, and A 6310) in the same form passed by the Assembly Judiciary Committee.

Find your own senator at this link and ask them to do the same: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislative-roster

Senate President Scutari: 732-827-7480

Our Senators are tracking our calls so they do matter!!

The next monthly meeting is Monday, Jan. 12 at 7 pm at the Mount Laurel Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm for coffee, cake and mingling! New people welcome.

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

Good morning, Eileen.  I hope this finds you well.  The Immigration Alliance is asking for as many people as possible to show up in Trenton on Thursday -- not to testify, but to pack the halls and committee rooms.  We want to send a message to senators that we are present and encouraging them to vote yes on the Immigrant Protection Package.  Here is a carpool link if you want to email to your members. https://www.mobilize.us/cooperriverindivisible/event/879915/

The next monthly meeting is Monday, Jan. 12 at 7 pm at the Mount Laurel Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm for coffee, cake and mingling! New people welcome.

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

1. Please continue to call our representatives and tell them to STOP the military escalation with Venezuela. When calling your Reps please choose to 1-3 lines below:

• Immediately pass a war powers resolution to block all unauthorized strikes or military action in Venezuela, (and)

•  Hold public hearings to investigate the legality and justification for the administration's aggressive use of military force, (and)

• Call for the impeachment of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, (and)

• Demand the resignation of Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, (and)

• Support articles of impeachment and move to convict Trump for his repeated defiance of the law.
   

 Thank your for your time and consideration.

Herbert Conaway

202-225-4765

Cory Booker

202-224-3224

Andy Kim

202-224-4744

2. PEOPLE ARE NEEDED TO GO TO TRENTON ON JAN 6 OR 8 TO LOBBY FOR 3 NJ IMMIGRANT PROTECTION BILLS

The NJ Immigrant Trust Act (ITA) has now been repackaged as 3 separate Bills (Safe Communities Act, Privacy Protection Act, IDT Codification Bill) that are being introduced in the State House in Trenton. We have one week to get these Bills passed. 

CRI and NJAIJ support the passage of these 3 Bills. These organizations also believe that the most important thing that people can do now is to show up at the Trenton State House on Jan 5, 6, and/or 8 to lobby NJ legislators for these Bills.  

The CRI Mobilize Link below contains detailed info for SJNOW Indivisible Volunteers on these 3 dates to travel on their own OR carpool with CRI people from Cherry Hill to the Trenton State House, 125 W State St, Trenton, NJ 08608, and be present in the committee hearings and hallways to show support for these 3 Bills. https://mobilize.us/s/A37Epx

Also, Volunteers can feel free to contact Gretchen Seibert of CRI directly about going to Trenton on any of these 3 dates next week by emailing her at gretchseib at aol dot com.  

The next monthly meeting is Monday, Jan. 12 at 7 pm at the Mount Laurel Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm for coffee, cake and mingling! New people welcome.

Wear your new (and old) SJNOWIndivisible T shirts!

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

Your personalized T shirts, sweatshirts, hats etc are ready for pick up. Please pick up by Jan 11 from the gray bin on my porch.

155 Briarwood Road

Mount laurel

Yellow two story colonial with rust colored shutters

The bin is overstuffed. Please pick up as soon as you can. Thank you to the people who already came and got your stuff.

If you cannot pick up by Jan 11, please email and tell me what your plan for pick up is. Thanks

Eileen

The next monthly meeting is Monday, Jan. 12 at 7 pm at the Mount Laurel Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm for coffee, cake and mingling! New people welcome.

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

URGENT ITEM 1: TAKE ACTION! STOP THE TRUMP REGIME-CHANGE WAR ON VENEZUELA! US OUT OF VENEZUELA NOW!

FIRST. Call US Senators Booker and Kim and Congressman Conaway's Offices ASAP to urge them to publicly and repeatedly speak out with these Anti-War messages, if you have not already done so.

Senator Andy Kim -  202-224-4744      856-757-5353

Senator Cory Booker - 202-224-3224   856-338-8922

Congressman Herb Conaway  -  202-225-4765  - 609-438-6290

SECOND. Attend the special Anti Venezuela War Rally, organized by Dave Lipshutz and others, at NOON on Sunday, Jan 4 at the intersection of Rt 38 and Ark Road in Mount Laurel. (Park in the Aldi's Parking Lot.)  

URGENT ITEM 2. PEOPLE ARE NEEDED TO GO TO TRENTON ON JAN 5, 6, OR 8 TO LOBBY FOR 3 NJ IMMIGRANT PROTECTION BILLS

This is Breaking News from Gretchen Seibert from Cooper River Indivisible (CRI) and the huge NJ Alliance for Immigrant Justice (NJA IJ) group, 

The NJ Immigrant Trust Act (ITA) has now been repackaged as 3 separate Bills (Safe Communities Act, Privacy Protection Act, IDT Codification Bill) that are being introduced in the State House in Trenton. We have one week to get these Bills passed. 

CRI and NJAIJ support the passage of these 3 Bills. These organizations also believe that the most important thing that people can do now is to show up at the Trenton State House on Jan 5, 6, and/or 8 to lobby NJ legislators for these Bills.  

The CRI Mobilize Link below contains detailed info for SJNOW Indivisible Volunteers on these 3 dates to travel on their own OR carpool with CRI people from Cherry Hill to the Trenton State House, 125 W State St, Trenton, NJ 08608, and be present in the committee hearings and hallways to show support for these 3 Bills.

 https://mobilize.us/s/A37Epx

Also, Volunteers can feel free to contact Gretchen Seibert of CRI directly about going to Trenton on any of these 3 dates next week by emailing her at gretchseib at aol dot com.  

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

SOS SOS SOS SOS SOS SOS SOS SOS 

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

All of this information comes from Heather Cox Richardson, noted historian. It’s not my personal opinion.

Last night, Trump bombed the capital of Venezuela without provocation and abducted Nicolas Maduro , the current President of Venezuela,  and his wife. To be clear, neither Congress nor the Gang of 8 was notified.  Congress alone has the power to declare war. Maduro’s a bad guy. That doesn’t matter.

The Act was illegal, a violation of the constitution and an impeachable event.

This is a HUGE crisis for America and the World.This is a direct attack on our Constitution and aligns us with Russia.

The Rules Based Order that has prevailed since the end of WW2 says countries cannot invade each other. It is against the tenants of the UN Charter.

We must have a huge reaction to this or Trump will move quickly to establish a dictatorship. This is a direct quote from the historian.

Everyone must call their Senators and Congressman and blow this up.

Leave messages on the weekend and call again on Monday.

Senator Andy Kim -  202-224-4744 -  856-757-5353

Senator Cory Booker -  202-224-3224 -  856-338-8922

Congressman Herb Conaway -  202-225-4765 -  609-438-6290

The next monthly meeting is Monday, Jan. 12 at 7 pm at the Mount Laurel Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm for coffee, cake and mingling! New people welcome.

Hello SJNOWIndivisibles,

THIS IS IMPORTANT AND URGENT!  The main results of the Dec 29 movement-wide call (as reported by Pete Bilazarian) to catch many activists up on where the NJ Immigrant Trust Act (ITA) bill and its principles stand are as follows.

(Please note the new info below concerning how Cooper River Indivisible (CRI) is organizing, for both CRI and SJNOW Indivisible, car pooling on Jan 5, 6, and 8 from Collinswood to the Trenton State House, in order to lobby NJ legislators to pass the ITA out of Committees.)  

The current 2-year NJ Legislative Session ends on Jan 12, which will be a Bill Voting Day and the last possible day for this Session to pass the ITA (or possibly 3 separate new Bills that cover the contents of the ITA).

The NJ State Assembly seems to be on board with the ITA, since Speaker Coughlin recently had an ICE Raid in his district.  So the primary focus now is on the NJ Senate, especially on convincing Senate President Scutari to support the ITA.

The main thing people need to do now to help in this last ditch effort to pass the ITA is the following. Show up in person at the State House in Trenton on Jan 5, 6, and 8, when there are scheduled Committee Hearings that must first pass the ITA, and lobby in person their State Senators and Assembly Members.

So any SJNOW Indivisible Members, who can make it to the Trenton State House on any of these 3 dates, should do so. 

For those interested in car pooling from Collingswood to Trenton on these 3 dates, please email Gretchen Seibert from CRI at gretchseib@aol.com.

Phone calls to legislative offices will not be very useful at this point. 

FROM THE SJNOW INDIVISIBLE CALL TO ACTION GROUP

A very sincere thank you to everyone who took part in a Call To Action in 2025.

The US Senate does not return until Monday, Jan 5, and the US House does not return until Tuesday, Jan 6.

If possible, spend some time relaxing, traveling, reading a good book, rejuvenating, and preparing for 2026.

If you have not seen the Visibility Brigade “Operation Activate”, the link is below and it is a potential help in inspiring people not yet involved to awaken from their ‘learned helplessness’ and start taking action.

https://www.visibilitybrigade.com/visibility-brigade-operation-activate.pdf