Pushback 21
Welcome to the weekend. Yesterday it was particularly hard to find examples of people challenging the Trump administration but today, whew, we learned that angry constituents are showing up at town halls everywhere, and demanding them when Congressional representatives are being cagey. It all matters. Take heart, there are good people everywhere.
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Action Items
We The People Dissent has a long list of actions taking place in the coming week.
For people local to the East Bay, here are a few actions nearby.
There is a rally at the Kaiser Center tonight at 6:00 pm to urge House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries to do MORE.
Anti Mass Deportation Rally, Saturday, February 22, 10 am-11 am, Cesar Chavez Park, Berkeley, California
San Francisco Bar is seeking volunteers for a pro bono opportunity at an upcoming Asylum Clinic on March 7, 2025, co-hosted by PG&E and the Attorney of the Day Program in Oakland, CA. Volunteers will review asylum applications prepared by trained law firm volunteers and provide valuable guidance to applicants in need. If you have experience in immigration law and are interested in making an impact, please contact mdelacanal at sfbar dot org, Supervising Attorney for the Attorney of the Day Program.
Education
Kentuckians push back on efforts to end DEI in schools
Entertainment
Chris Kluwe isn't backing down after arrest for MAGA protest. 'Somebody's got to step up'
Government
At town halls, Republicans feel the heat from Trump and Musk's firing and cutting spree
Federal workers launch a new site to share inside information about DOGE
POGO Sues President Trump and DOGE Over Access to Records
(OR) Rep. Cliff Bentz fields questions at emotional Union County town hall
Supreme Court maintains pause on Trump bid to immediately fire watchdog agency head
Louis Casiano
(OK) Hern faces tough questions from constituents on federal cuts
(GA) Georgia congressman confronted by angry crowd over support for Trump’s agenda
(WI) US Rep. Glenn Grothman faces hostile crowd at Oshkosh town hall meeting
Some Republicans hammered at home by constituents about DOGE, Ukraine
(AK) Begich town hall meeting yields gripes, fury and sprinkles of praise
‘We have to stand up’: Murkowski calls on Congress to resist mass firings by Trump administration
(FL) Democratic congressman hears concerns over Trump policies at town hall in Orlando
(LA) Congressman Fields addressed resident concerns during town hall at SUSLA
(NY) Rallies Across District Urge Congressman LaLota to Hold A Town Hall This Week
(MD) 'This is unprecedented, unacceptable': Federal worker voice concerns at Maryland town hall meeting
Immigration
Trump administration rescinds order to halt legal aid for unaccompanied migrant children
WSU students protest Trump administration’s immigration crackdown
What Should You Do if ICE Comes to Your Restaurant?
LGBTQ+
‘See You in Court’: Maine Governor Clashes With Trump Over Trans Rights
Media
AP sues Trump administration officials after being blocked from presidential events
Punching Nazis
Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio arrested on assault charge outside U.S. Capitol
