Trump’s illegal freeze potentially impacts a wide swath of vital programs that allow parents to work, children to thrive, people to contribute to their communities, and small businesses and our economy to run, like: Head Start, health care, disaster relief, school meals, veterans programs, public schools, elder care, clean water infrastructure, housing assistance, meals on wheels, and federal cancer trials, and so much more. If this sounds incredibly concerning and illegal it is!

The first few days of the Trump administration have been tough—and sadly, not unexpected. As we’ve heard his plans for aggressive immigration policies aimed at criminalizing and demonizing immigrants, one thing remains clear: our strength lies in our community. In these challenging times, it’s important to remember: you are not alone. Together, we can stand strong, resilient, and united in defending the dignity and contributions of immigrants in our communities. To help navigate this period of uncertainty, we’ve gathered partner resources to provide you and people in your community with vital information and advocacy tools. Note that these resources are a starting place for information and not legal advice. Please continue to check back as these resources are updated and consult an immigration attorney for specific situations. Explore these materials, share them widely, and remember: knowledge is power, and we’re in this together every step of the way.

On the radio show this week we cover what’s expected in the upcoming Congressional session and how you can help protect and advance core policies for women and families; how you can help protect the Department of Education (and democracy too); the ways in which healthcare is under attack and what...

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