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Recent court decisions confirm that Members of Congress can inspect ICE facilities without advance notice — and that detained people must be informed of their right to a bond hearing. These are tools our representatives can use right now to shine a light on conditions inside and hold ICE accountable.
Demand they act. An unscheduled visit isn’t just symbolic — it forces transparency, documents abuses, and tells detained people and their families that someone is watching.
👉 Tell your representative: Visit Burlington Detention Center now!
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Summer Huddle:
Stand with our immigrant neighbors.
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Federal immigration policy keeps shifting, and the cruelty keeps escalating. With SCOTUS ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, our immigrant neighbors face imminent threats — to their families, their livelihoods, their safety, their legal standing.
In moments like this, “the people” aren’t bystanders — we’re the ones called to stand up, speak out, and protect the dignity and rights of our neighbors and friends
Join Concord Indivisible and First Parish Immigration Justice Task Force:
Sunday, July 12 | 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Harvey Wheeler Community Center, 1276 Main St., West Concord
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We’re bringing together a panel of attorneys and advocates on the front lines of immigrant rights to help us understand what’s really happening — and give us concrete ways to help, from direct support to legislative advocacy.
Moderator: Luis Marentes, retired faculty, Spanish and Portuguese Studies, UMass Amherst
Panelists: Claudia Torres (Justice at Work), Julia Schlozman (Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action), Leela Ramachandran (MetroWest Works Center/Casa), and Jairo (a Casa client)
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Come with your questions. Come with your concern. Come ready to act. Pie, iced tea, and community included. 🥧🧋
👉 Join us
Can’t make it? 👉 Donate — proceeds go to the presenting organizations.
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Take action now:
The recent Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump administration to begin deporting Haitians living in the US with legal Temporary Protective Status will be devastating to our Haitian neighbors and everyone who benefits from their contributions.
Contact our Senators to urge action on a bill extendingTPS for Haitians.
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Upcoming events — mark your calendar!
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Saturday, July 11, 1:00–3:00 p.m. | Declaring Independence: Then and Now, First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Rd.
In July 1776, Concord’s citizens heard the Declaration of Independence read aloud — and voted to accept it. Wright Tavern and Freedom’s Way are recreating that moment on the steps of First Parish. Hear the Declaration read, join the discussion, then cast your vote on ratification. Reception to follow. Grab a packet of postcards to North Carolina while you’re there! Reserve postcards
Sunday, July 12, 2:00–4:00 p.m. | Summer Huddle: Stand With Our Immigrant Neighbors, Harvey Wheeler Community Center
Join Concord Indivisible and First Parish’s Immigration Justice Task Force for a panel of attorneys and advocates on the front lines of immigrant rights — with concrete steps each of us can take. Summer pie and iced tea included. 🥧🧋 SIGN UP
Wednesday, July 15, 7:00 p.m. | Lightworkers documentary screening, Lexington Venue, 1794 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington
Thirty-seven diverse Americans confront the problem of saving democracy from fascism. Director Bobby Roth posed twelve questions to artists, activists, educators, and community leaders — asking what courage, empathy, and joy look like in turbulent times, and what each of us can do. The film moves past partisan framing to focus on shared human values and civic action, with a particular eye toward motivating midterm voters. Trailer and more
Saturday, July 18, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | De-ICE Citizens Bank standout, Concord Center
While most major banks have cut ties with CoreCivic and GEO Group, Citizens Bank is deepening its support for the two largest private prison companies operating ICE detention facilities. Join us with banners, signs, and handouts to pressure Citizens to cut ties — and encourage people to move their money. Two shifts: 10–11 a.m. and 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Stay for one or both. 👉 Sign up
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Thursday, July 2, 4:00–5:00 p.m. | Concord Center stand-out, Monument Square. All are welcome — from Concord and beyond. Bring a sign and/or flag! We’ll have our lawn signs, buttons, and magnets available. [Just one hour this week due to heat]
Fridays 1:00–2:30 p.m. | De-ICE Hanscom standout. Join our non-violent, non-confrontational protests of ICE deportation flights from Hanscom Airfield. Facebook Group | Sign up for newsletter [Cancelled this week due to heat]
Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Protests at the Burlington ICE facility Info & schedule.
Stand in solidarity outside the ICE Enforcement & Removal Operations Office. Together, we can show love and support for immigrants, express our shame at ICE, and bear witness to the cruel and unconstitutional actions of our government. [Cancelled this week due to heat]
Bridge Brigades: Route 2 (Bruce Freeman) and Route 128 (Lexington) Take your pick
[Cancelled this week due to heat]
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Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote.
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Judge blocks Trump order that would have let USPS refuse to deliver mail ballots.
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In blow to Trump, federal judge blocks DHS from using citizenship database to purge voters.
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Judge bars immigration arrests at US courthouses in a setback for Trump.
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ACLU to monitor election certification as part of $50 million midterm effort.
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Judge orders DOJ to produce, unredact sought-after Epstein files.
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Fox News poll finds Brown leading Ohio Senate race by 8 points as Trump favorability drops.
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Department of
Schadenfreude
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Trump’s Great American State Fair gets dunked as videos show low attendance.
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Biden calls Trump “a loser,” portraying him as incompetent, corrupt and vain.
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Naming your kid “Donald” has never been so unpopular.
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Have a great 250th Independence Day!
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After the holiday, there will be just 18 weeks until the midterm elections that might be our last chance to save our country from authoritarianism and kleptocracy. It’s time to shake off our dread at this cancerous regime’s attacks on America’s momentous accomplishments and shining aspirations — and re-dedicate ourselves to winning the midterms.
Part of that involves recruiting the people in our lives who have been sitting on the sidelines, particularly if they live in swing states or districts. That may feel uncomfortable, but everything that makes our country great is at stake. We all need to step beyond our comfort zone.
April 19, 1775 … November 3, 2026.
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There are always fresh actions on our Action Springboard, including new ways to Win the Midterms!
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