ONE BIG THING: FIGHTING TRUMP’S INHUMANE AGENDA
What Happened?
If you have LA Times push notifications on your phone, you probably got this jumpscare of an alert on Thursday morning.
Despite a 9-0 Supreme Court decision ordering his return, Trump is refusing to bring back Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland father and union apprentice who was illegally deported to a prison in El Salvador. It’s dangerous, cruel, and a fundamental challenge to the Constitution.
Here in the LA area, ICE agents are seeking access to children in our schools, and separating innocent families who have been in the US for decades.
Why it Matters
We are doing everything we can at the city-level to strengthen our Sanctuary City status and protect immigrant families, but the Trump administration has made it clear that they’re willing to break laws to carry out their agenda.
From his failed family separation policy to his recent U-turn on tariffs, the one thing that consistently forces Trump to back down is sustained public pressure.
What’s Next?
Trump has now openly stated he plans to send U.S. citizens to the same El Salvador prisons.
While Senator Chris Van Hollen flew to El Salvador to increase attention and confirm Kilmar’s safety, some national leaders are choosing silence – falling back on the same tired playbook that helped Trump rise to power in the first place.
We can’t afford silence.
Last weekend, we joined 36,000 neighbors in front of City Hall for the Fighting Oligarchy Rally – the biggest rally Bernie or AOC have ever held. It was proof that people are ready to fight back – and it’s time to turn that energy into action. Because the stakes couldn’t be higher: our democracy is on the line.
📍Get involved with our office’s immigration work
📍 If you can support financially, consider donating to an organization like Kids in Need of Defense, who represents unaccompanied immigrant children in court and recently had their funding eliminated by the Trump administration.
📍 Pick up ‘Know Your Rights’ cards from our District Office
Two More Quick Hits
- Join us for the Mayor’s Day of Service on Saturday 4/26!
It’s Earth Week, and next Saturday, April 26, we will be joining the Mayor in Hollywood for Service Day LA - a volunteer event and celebration you won’t want to miss!
We will be sending out volunteers to clean and beautify the streets of Hollywood, before rewarding them all with a block party and celebration filled with great food, amazing live performances, community resources, and more!
- Learn More About the City’s Budget Issues
Next week, the Mayor is set to release the proposed City budget – and we’re looking at a $1 billion shortfall.
So what does that mean for city services, programs, and priorities? Come to our Budget 101 Town Hall to find out and help share a budget that reflects our shared values.
Join us on Monday, April 28 at 7pm at the Bresse Foundation (184 Bimini Pl)
RSVP at bit.ly/hugobudget101
CD13 Pet of the Week
Meet Jupiter, our Pet of the Week!
She’s a pitbull terrier mix with a face card that never declines. Weighing in at 42lbs, Jupiter is the definition of very cutesy, very mindful, & very demure!
No need for an 11-minute space expedition when we got Jupiter at home…
This pretty girl has been patiently waiting for her forever home since August. If you’re feeling a strong gravitational pull... it’s definitely Jupiter.
Email ani.foster@lacity.org to welcome her into your galaxy!
