June 29 Updates

There are several opportunities this week to make your voice heard—from speaking at The People's Mic and supporting our neighbors in Howard County to staying informed about important developments in immigration advocacy. However you choose to participate, thank you for continuing to show up for our community.

Upcoming:

June 30: The People's Mic Protest

July 2: Rally in Howard County

July 3: Rush Hour Resistance

July 11: Stamp hike deadline

July 26: Pens to Power in-person event

The People's Mic Protest

Join us Tuesday, June 30 at 9:00 AM outside the Board of County Commissioners meeting at 100 W. Washington St., Hagerstown.

At this meeting, the Commissioners will vote on a six-month study of the impacts of data centers in Washington County. Come make your voice heard on both data centers and the proposed ICE detention warehouse.

Want to speak at our protest? We'd love to hear your voice! Give a short speech, read a poem, sing a song, offer a prayer, or share your thoughts. Sign up for the People's Mic here:
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Also This Week:

Stand with Howard County

Our neighbors in Howard County are fighting a proposed ICE detention facility in Elkridge, and they need our support. Join us Wednesday, July 2 outside the Garmatz Building in Baltimore for a rally at 8:45 AM, followed by the 10:00 AM court hearing as we pack the courtroom in solidarity.

Immigration Activism Update

Federal Judge Blocks Immigration Records Subpoenas

A federal judge in Minnesota has blocked six grand jury subpoenas seeking years of state and local immigration records as part of the administration's Operation Metro Surge, the largest civil immigration enforcement operation in DHS history.

Legal experts say the ruling reinforces an important constitutional principle: under the 10th Amendment, the federal government generally cannot force states or local governments to carry out federal immigration enforcement. The decision is being viewed as an important reminder that constitutional protections and checks on federal power still matter.

As challenges to immigration enforcement continue across the country, this case underscores the importance of staying informed, speaking out, and supporting communities affected by these policies.

Pens to Power

Our next Pens to Power writing event will be held on Sunday, July 26, from 1:00–4:00 PM.

We'll continue preparing for our fall general election voter outreach campaign, and as always, we'll be collecting donations for Western Maryland IRC and/or Eliza's House. If you're able, please bring non-perishable or microwaveable food, rice, peanut butter, bread, jelly, or personal hygiene items.

Please RSVP to alicejimroberts@gmail.com for the address and to help us plan seating and supplies.

Help Us Beat the Stamp Hike

Forever Stamps increase by 4¢ each on July 12, so we're trying to stock up before prices go up. Every donated stamp helps us stretch our budget for this fall's large-scale voter mailing campaign.

• Mail stamps to:​
  Washington County Indivisible
  P.O. Box 87, Clear Spring, MD 21722
• Or Donate through our ActBlue account.

Thank you for helping us reach more voters this fall!

Next WCI Rush Hour Resistance

Meet us on the Appalachian Trail bridge on Friday, July 3 at 4:30 PM to help set up, or stop by before 6:00 PM to wave. Our letters aren't waterproof, so we cancel if it's raining.

If you have any suggestions for the message, please send them ASAP! Keep it to 30 characters (including spaces) or less.

Email Dave Williams at dwilliams21783@gmail.com for more information.

For photos, videos, and a video celebrating our one-year anniversary, visit this link:

Resilient Resistance Resources

Although we've postponed our Resilient Resistance gathering, we still want to support one another as we navigate the emotional demands of this work.

Our friends at Trauma Specialists of Maryland, Delaware & Pennsylvania have generously created a guided meditation specifically for activists. Led by a clinical director specializing in trauma, it explores why activism can leave us feeling emotionally and physically drained, then gently guides listeners through a meditation designed to calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and restore resilience. We hope you'll take a few minutes to give yourself this gift. Watch the meditation here.

We've also included three quick reference guides below with practical tips for mindful mobilization, stress reduction, and building sustainable resilience. We hope you find them helpful as we continue this work together.

WCI is on Discord!

We're excited to announce that our organization is now on Discord, creating more avenues for communication and connection! For access, go to this link: