Take Action Tuesday
February 3, 2026
Yes! Mark your calendars now to prepare for the largest protest in our country! Enough is enough! The power is with the American people! Here are a couple of wins - Liam Conejo Ramos is home and Greg Bovino is gone! And now while we prepare and gather more of We the People, see the actions below to get involved with today in West MI!
Five+ Actions Plain and Simple
Use your Phone - It is critical we continue to pressure our Senators in DC, Peters and Slotkin, and our Representative to not add a single penny more to ICE’s budget and to put a stop to abusive and inhumane tactics. Our calls have worked but we must continue to voice our demands. Peters (202) 224-6221, Slotkin (202) 224-4822 or use 5calls.org
Call to limit ICE in Michigan - Call your Michigan Senator to demand their support for the ICE accountability package, SB 508(Sensitive locations), SB509(Data & Privacy), SB510(Masks and Identification). Find your Senator and contact info HERE. There is an article from Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit journalism site, with information about ICE statistics in Michigan. Click HERE to connect to the article.
Attend - Coffee and Whine - Feb 3, 9:30 - 11:00, at Signatures in Hudsonville. Register here. Packets will be available with info about contacting local, state and federal officials about concerns about ICE.
Protest against ICE - Protest Saturday, February 7, 12:30-2:00 by Grandville mall. We are consistently showing up in this area to show that West MI is against ICE and fighting for our democracy. Everyone is welcome to come with a sign, flag etc. at our usual spot on the SW corner of Wilson and Rivertown Pkwy. Register HERE for details. Park in the RX Optical parking lot-4555 Wilson SW.
Participate - February Monthly Meeting - Feb 10, 4:30 - 6:00, Grandville library. Register HERE We will be discussing our involvement in the midterms, what preparations we will be making for the increasing presence of ICE in Michigan, preparations for NoKings on March 28, updates on our immigrant families, etc.
Respond - Our West MI Response to ICE Training has been rescheduled due to the weather. The new date is Thursday, February 12, 6:30-8:30 pm. You MUST register for this training, even if you registered before. The registration link is HERE. Please note that you need to register with your full first and last name. You will need to bring an ID with you when you check in to the training. 24 hours prior to the training, you will receive an email with the details about the location. We are greatly looking forward to seeing you there!!
Thank you!
Thank you everyone for your continued support for our immigrant neighbors. We continue to receive regular food and monetary donations. Our families are so very grateful for this support. A special thank you this month to Laura for arranging at her work to buy Chuchitos from one of our families. Here are some photos of what went into the work to make them.
EMERGENCY AID NEEDED
PLEASE BRING TO ANY OF OUR EVENTS OR MEETINGS
Two pairs of men’s size 8 winter boots
One pair of men’s size 8.5 winter boots
Warm clothes in the following sizes:
Size 7 girls
Size 7 boys
Size L/XL girls
Size L mens (3 guys)
Size XL mens (1 guy)
Size S womens (casual dresses, cardigan sweaters)
New or gently used family games, art supplies
Non-perishable food items (rice, dried beans, pasta, pasta sauce, canned soups, cereal, vegetable oil, canned vegetables, canned tomatoes, canned fruit, applesauce, granola/fruit and grain bars)
Toiletries (toilet paper, paper towels, kleenex, bar soap, bath towels, body wash, shampoo and conditioner, toothpaste, deodorant, laundry detergent, dish soap, kitchen towels)
UPCOMING and CONTINUING EVENTS
Safety Training- Please consider attending a Meta Peace Training on Saturday, February 21, 11-4 at Fountain Street Church. We need people in our group who are trained in deescalation, active listening, etc. Register HERE
Bridge Rally- Friday, February 6, 4:00-5:00 (note time change), Hall Street over 131. Bring your signs (or we always have extras) and warm clothes!! Then resume Fuller over I-96 for the rest of the month.
Protest against ICE at airport - Saturday, February 7, 3-4:00. Gerald R. Ford Airport by Wendy’s. This protest is every other Saturday (Feb. 21)
Attend your local governmental and/or school board meetings - Grandville Schools, Byron Center Schools, Jenison Schools, Hudsonville Schools or where you live and care about. A good question to ask is, “What’s their plan if ICE comes to the schools?” and other sensitive locations in our communities. Please send any notes of interest to westmiindivisible@gmail.com
Write your local elected official about your concerns about ICE. Here are some suggestions and contact information.
Future Meeting Schedule- Our spring schedule is all set and ready to go:
Tuesday, March 17, 4:30-7:30 pm (NOTE: This meeting is extended because we will be holding a sign-making event to prepare for NoKings 3.0. Additional information will be coming soon)
Tuesday, April 21, 4:30-6:00 pm
Tuesday, May 19, 4:30-6:00 pm
ASKS
Lending library - We would like to have a lending library. Anyone interested in helping or leading this?
Act Blue - We would like to set up an account for donations to the group for expenses - poster board, stamps, coffee, etc. Does anyone have the skill to investigate this? We can contact other Indivisible groups for assistance.
Postcard parties - Anyone interested in helping to set up postcard writing events for our group?
Contact Jennie, Ann or westmiindivisible@gmail.com if you are interested. All help is so appreciated.
Mark your Calendars for the largest mass protest yet! No Kings!
AND LAST, BUT CERTAINLY NOT LEAST…
Don’t ever think that your phone calls, your emails, and your outrage don’t make a difference. Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias were released from detention and flew home to Minneapolis on February 1.
West MI Indivisible always welcomes volunteers! Big or small, your efforts make a difference. E-mail us at westmiindivisible@gmail.com to get involved or ask any questions.
Our Democracy needs us!
“By actively engaging in peaceful protests, raising awareness, and exercising our democratic rights, we can create meaningful change and ensure that oppressive forces do not thrive.”
- from BookKey, 30 Best On Tyranny quotes.
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