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In Alameda County & across the Bay Area, we are sending a unified message that our communities will not be defined by fear. We will use every tool available to uphold access to public services, due process & basic dignity.

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Local Progress Remembers a Leader, a Friend, a Sister in the Fight for Justice: Nancy Metayer - Local Progress Local Progress and the Local Progress Impact Lab’s Managing Director of Membership and Organizing, Francesca Menes, remembers Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy

If there was anybody who embodied collaborative governance and fearless leadership, it was Nancy Metayer. We remember Nancy as not only a dedicated LP member that cultivated our community with joy and compassion, but a dear friend, sister, and confidant. https://bit.ly/4cAuX9m

School board members across our network are sounding the alarm about the theft of public dollars from our schools. As Fox Chapel School Board member Ariel Zych has seen firsthand, the voucher scam is here to take public money away from students and hand it over to greedy corporations.

How Florida Is Pushing for Increased Local Cooperation With ICE The state required counties to sign 287(g) agreements and pressured cities to do the same. Some local sheriffs say it's making their jobs harder.

As states like Florida require counties to sign 287(g) agreements and pressure cities to do the same, localities across the state are resisting.

We know these localities are standing up for what their communities want and need: ICE OUT.
https://bit.ly/3PTgqwQ

Protecting Our Cities From ICE Will Require a Regional Approach Op-ed: When cities and counties work together to coordinate responses to immigration enforcement, we build a stronger network of protections and provide residents with more clarity.

"Local government is where policy becomes practice."

Excellent op-ed from @sup-nikkifbas.bsky.social on how critical it is that cities & counties work TOGETHER to protect community members from ICE.
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San Diego passes law barring federal agents from non-public city property without a warrant The San Diego City Council on Tuesday approved an ordinance aimed at strengthening protections for residents amid increased immigration enforcement, the second and final vote after months of public co...

🌟 No Secret Police policy win 🌟

San Diego barred federal agents from non-public city property, further limited police involvement in federal immigration enforcement, & more!

S/O to @seanelorivera.bsky.social for leading the way!

https://bit.ly/41hCZxJ

Throwing it back to our Housing Convening: Affordable Homes, Stable Communities! Two days of exploring Seattle and strategizing about the housing vision we can build together. Read more at our blog post here: https://localprog.org/housingconv

From Maine to El Paso: The harrowing pipeline of those detained by ICE | Opinion Although we live more than 2,000 miles away from each other, both of our communities have been resisting the Trump administration’s enforcement regime.

"Although we live more than 2,000 miles away from each other, both of our communities have been resisting the Trump administration’s enforcement regime."

Op-ed from @piousali.bsky.social & El Paso City Representative Josh Acevedo!
https://bit.ly/4t5IifG

A graphic featuring Johana Bencomo (City Councilor in Las Cruces, NM). There is a quote on the right and an image of her that looks hand-drawn on the left.

It’s #BraveOfUs to govern WITH our communities.

Lately, we’ve been featuring some of our inspiring, powerful, and brave first-generation immigrant members of LP 💖

Today, our INCREDIBLE board member @johana-b.bsky.social!

Our Local Progress family is grieving the devastating loss of Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen.

A statement of grief, love, and solidarity from LP’s Black Caucus.

To Get Ahead of ICE, New York Leaders Learn from Other States and Cities - Bolts Immigration authorities haven’t yet descended onto New York in the numbers they have in other cities. Advocates want public officials to use this time to redouble protections.

THIS is the power of the LP network – local elected officials coming together to learn from one another and collectively tackle the most pressing issues of the day.

Only together can we resist authoritarianism, protect our communities, and build power.
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Ensuring privacy when ALPRs are in use| Opinion We’re calling for a review of the Flock contract and a transparent, community-driven discussion about surveillance infrastructure in Las Cruces.

"We have an obligation to take a hard, honest look at our surveillance policies and make sure they reflect our values. Our community deserves safety without fear."

Excellent op-ed from Las Cruces City Councilmembers Johana Bencomo and Michael Harris!
https://bit.ly/3PHyaLs

Missed our panel at SXSW? Don't worry - you can hear from all of our panelists directly how all of us can defend democracy at the local level in this critical moment. Watch 👇

'Ice Out Milwaukee' Legislation at the City and County Levels Items being considered include banning ICE from city properties, banning ICE agents from wearing face coverings and opening an office specifically for folks new to Milwaukee.

"In tandem with the Common Council, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors is working on ICE-related ordinances of their own and building a united front."

Great story highlighting @carolinecaresmke.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/4djNgR9

Enhancing emergency responses: The A-Team’s impact growing in the West Hills | West Hills Gazette The A-Team, an alternative response program in Allegheny County, uses trained mental health professionals to address 911 calls involving crises rather than relying solely on police. It has expanded to...

The A-Team, Allegheny County’s community responder program, has expanded to responding to calls in 25 municipalities!

Great story about the success of this incredible program ↩️
westhillsgazette.com/enhancing-emergency-resp...

Philadelphia officials, TSA union leaders want ICE out of PHL airport - WHYY City Council will soon consider legislation that would further regulate ICE’s activities in Philadelphia, though Mayor Parker remains tight-lipped on the issue.

“ICE agents aren’t qualified to do their own jobs, let alone the jobs of the hardworking TSA agents who have been going without pay at our airport." - @kendraphlcouncil.bsky.social
whyy.org/articles/ice-agents-phil...

Líderes de Chicago critican el despliegue de agentes de ICE en O’Hare - La Raza La presencia de ICE crea inquietud ante la posibilidad de acciones de perfil racial en el aeropuerto y acoso a comunidades aledañas

“Hay mucha gente que está siendo afectada… y que tiene miedo de hablar sobre lo que está viendo”, dijo Vásquez. “Por eso es aún más importante que personas como yo… denunciemos lo que está ocurriendo ahí”. - Cook County Commissioner Jessica Vasquez 👏
https://bit.ly/4cdG1Jo

Chicago’s ICE playbook spreads as cities challenge Trump’s crackdown Blue-state leaders are swapping executive orders, legislative strategies and public warnings.

Local governments are the last line of defense against the Trump Administration's war on our communities. And nationwide, local governments are WINNING 👇
https://politi.co/47y0YMC

Excellent new audio series exploring abusive preemption and how it impacts the work of local elected officials from our friends at @localprogress.bsky.social! 🔊

10-minute interviews with elected officials will be published every month on Instagram. Follow along: www.instagram.com/localprogres...

OPINION: From Maine to El Paso, ICE enforcement impacts communities Local lawmakers Josh Acevedo from El Paso and Pious Ali from Portland, Maine, detail ICE enforcement actions and inhumane conditions in detention centers.

"As a community, we stand strong together, and elected officials are doing their part to protect our communities, too. That starts with local government officials like us."

Excellent op-ed from El Paso's Josh Acevedo and Portland, ME's @piousali.bsky.social 👏
https://bit.ly/4bsj8li

This morning, Congress is debating handing over even more $$$ to ICE & CBP.

☎️ NOW is the time to make your voice heard and call your representatives!

Mapping ICE's expanding footprint, and the communities fighting back Resistance in both Democratic and Republican cities points to broader unease with the direction of immigration enforcement.

"There's growing grassroots opposition — across political and geographic lines — to ICE's detention expansion. And communities are winning." 👏
www.npr.org/2026/03/23/g-s1-114107/i...

This graphic displays an imagine of Gabriela Santiago-Romero paired with a quote.

It’s #BraveOfUs to lead in times of crisis.

Starting today, we’ll be featuring some of our inspiring, powerful, and brave first-generation immigrant members of LP 💖

First up, our AMAZING board member Detroit City Councilmember Gabriela Santiago-Romero!

Our panel discussed federal overreach and shared common lessons and learnings from across localities.

Together, we reminded each other that our strength lies in collaborative governance. As Council Member Funetes shared, “If you're not working with community, you're not working for community.”

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In the age of growing federal repression, how can local leaders fight back? On 3/18, LP was proud to host a @sxsw.com panel to answer that question. Joined by @mplsward9.bsky.social , @kendraphlcouncil.bsky.social , & @vanessaforatx.bsky.social , our panel was a discussion on strategies & solutions.

Your rights at TSA as ICE agents deploy to US airports A new directive involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement at airports is sparking concern over screening and civil liberties.

The Trump Admin is sending ICE agents to airports to “help” with TSA staffing shortages caused by the partial gov shutdown.

Let’s be clear: ICE will only make this situation far worse by sowing fear, terrorizing families, and making travel less safe.
www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

No one should be forced to suffer in silence. We stand with every brave person who has come forward to share their story.

Cities and counties across Pennsylvania are passing legislation for when ICE comes to town • Pennsylvania Capital-Star Since the beginning of 2025, dozens of Pennsylvania cities and counties have considered or passed legislation aimed at limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities or supporting immigrant...

From Philadelphia to Erie City and Easton, our PA members are stepping up and taking bold action to protect their immigrant communities from ICE 👏
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Supreme Court to consider Trump administration's efforts to end deportation protections for Syrians, Haitians The Supreme Court said in an unsigned order it will hear arguments in late April on efforts to end temporary deportation protections for thousands of immigrants from Syria and Haiti.

SCOTUS temporarily blocked the Trump Admin’s efforts to strip away safeguards from Syrians and Haitians who bravely moved here to seek a safer life.

We all need to demand better for our neighbors.
www.cbsnews.com/news/supreme...

Local Progress will be at SXSW this year!

Join us and some of our incredible member leaders on 3/18 for an impactful conversation on how local governments are fighting back against federal tyranny. Check out the session description 👇 for more details.

https://bit.ly/4lq46zR