Despite this indisputable clarity, Trump has issued an executive order that refuses to recognize the US-born children of non-citizens as citizens.
So far, attorneys general from 22 states have challenged this order, filing lawsuits.
Be sure you know this
Birthright Citizenship is Guaranteed by the Constitution
"All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States."
Get Ready
Be prepared to take quick action.
★ Have phone numbers ready
Put numbers for your Senators, Congressperson, and State Reps in your phone. Look them up here★ Find your people
Talk to people in your group about forming an Action Team. Find a group, or form your own. Find groups in VA
Resources
Waging Nonviolence: 10 ways to be prepared and grounded now that Trump has won. Excellent read. 1. Trust yourself, 2. Find others who you trust, 3. Grieve, 4. Release that which you cannot change, 5. Find your path, 6. Do not obey in advance, do not self-censor, 7. Reorient your political map, 8. Get real about power, 9. Handle fear, make violence rebound, . . . 10. Envision a positive future Read it!
Indivisible Guide. Indivisible was one of the first groups to form in 2016. The guide is important reading, whether you're technically in an Indivisible group or not. Read the guide
Jessica Craven Substack. Many wise words and specific Calls to Action (scroll down). Read for free
DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR.
DO NOT SIGN ANY DOCUMENTS:
If officers come to my house, how do I know they are from ICE?
ICE agents will often pretend to be police officers and say they want to talk to you about an issue such as identity theft or a case they are investigating.
If they say “WE ARE THE POLICE,” ask them to slide your card or warrant under the door or show it through the window.
You do NOT have to let ICE or the police in unless they have a warrant signed by a judge authorizing them to enter and arrest someone in your home. You must ask them to slide the warrant under the door before opening it.
In the vast majority of cases, ICE will not have a warrant and would need YOUR consent to enter your home.
2026 Registration
Everyone must re-register.
*TUES, FEB 10. SD-39 (Alexandria)
Congressional Candidates:
WofA's recommendations
End the Wild West of Permitting Mega Data Centers
Because there is no state law or policy that governs whether a mega data center facility should be permitted, these decisions are made at the local level. Tell the House Labor & Commerce Committee to vote YES on HB155.
➜ Send emails [Climate & Clean Energy Working Group]
Promote fair assessment of schools
The previous administration instituted a new evaluation system that has been heavily criticized for ignoring public feedback about the plan and for unfair treatment of schools with students who are not yet proficient in the English language.
Tell the House Education Committee to vote YES on HB199.
➜ Send emails [Education Working Group]
Campaign finance bills: write VA Senate Committee
Raise your voice by sending an email to the 15 members of the Senate Privileges & Elections Committee.
➜ Send emails [Big Money Out VA]
Moms Demand Action CTA
The VA Senate Courts of Justice committee needs to hear from you before an important hearing they have on Mon, Jan 26 at 8am.
➜ Send emails [Moms Demand Action]
Do you believe billionaires should be able to buy our elections?
Tell your VA legislators that you are disappointed that campaign finance bills aren't being passed and that they should support reform bills in the 2026 session.
➜ Send emails [Big Money Out VA]
Tell Congress: Defund ICE
ICE is terrorizing communities with impunity, and the brutality keeps escalating.
➜ Sign Petition [Our Revolution]
Protect tenants from extreme rent increases
Virginia’s housing crisis affects all of us – but we have champions in the state legislature who are fighting for solutions. This 2026 legislative session, elected officials in the General Assembly will have the opportunity to pass groundbreaking anti-rent gouging legislation that will give localities the power to protect tenants from extreme rent increases.
➜ Take Action [New Virginia Majority]
➜ Take Action [Spanish version]
Know your rights +
What to do if ICE shows up at your home
Keep calm!
You have constitutional rights.
No one can enter your home without your consent:
Exercise your right to remain silent!
Keep calm and it is better to remain silent
(any incorrect information can harm you)
Do I have to let ICE or the police into my house?
Opening the door does not mean you are giving your consent.
★ NOBODY VOTED FOR THIS!
Trump's Broken Promises ★
This Week
FRI, JAN 23 @ noon Virginia News
Virginia Elections
* = Special Election
*TUES, MAR 3. FX Co. School Brd,Braddock
TUES, JUNE 16. Primaries for NOV 3 election
TUES, NOV 3. General Election
Dem Nominees
★ SD-39: E. BENNETT-PARKER
★ HD-17: GARRETT MCGUIRE
★ HD-23: MARGARET FRANKLIN
★ HD-11: GRETCHEN BULOVA
★ HD-77: CHARLIE SCHMIDT
★ SD-15: MICHAEL JONES
Special Election Winners
✓ RACHNA SIZEMORE HEIZER, FX Co Braddock Supervisor.
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VA Election News
12/23/25. Sickles named VA Sec of Finance, leaving HD-11 seat open
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