Democracy does not defend itself; it requires the active participation of the people. This moment demands something very visible, direct, and powerful: constituents showing up at congressional district offices, where staff rarely, if ever, engage with constituents.
On 2.17, constituents from across all 50 states went into at least 110 in-district offices of US Representatives to talk about impeaching Trump and abolishing ICE. Some offices locked their doors and appeared visibly shaken (e.g., Nancy Mace); others sat down and had tough conversations with constituents. Across most offices – a common theme emerged: we don’t want to have to see you and have this discussion again.
So, on 3.9 – we’re going back! Impeachment is not optional. It is the remedy mandated by the Constitution. Likewise, Congress holds the power to de-fund and abolish ICE. They aren’t acting because they do not have the political will to do so. So we will lend them some more of ours. (The follow-up is when it starts to become really uncomfortable for the offices.)
WHO/WHEN:
On Monday, 3/9, the Fayetteville Resistance Coalition (FRC), FLARE USA, Citizens' Impeachment, Sons of Liberty, state chapters of 50501, progressive candidates, and many other concerned citizens will join together in leading constituents into the local/in-district offices of all 435 US House Representatives to demand impeachment and the abolishment of ICE.
WHERE:
Rep. Richard Hudson's (NC-09) district office located at 340 Commerce Ave., Southern Pines, NC 28387