We the People Wednesdays Action for March 4, 2026

ACTION 1:

DHS has purchased 2 warehouses in Pennsylvania, in Berks and Schuylkill Counties, with the intent to convert them into mass immigration detention centers.  In addition to the unlawful and unethical practices employed in DHS detention facilities, these new proposed locations lack the infrastructure for the 9,000 prisoners they are planned to house.  And the conversion of commercial properties to federal government use would result in a devastating loss of tax revenue for these rural communities.  Governor Shapiro says he will use “every tool at his disposal” to stop these plans.  But unlike Maryland, Pennsylvania has not yet sued DHS to stop the conversion.

Write to Governor Shapiro to make good on his pledge to block these ICE facilities in PA.  Adapt this sample text:

Dear Governor Shapiro,

  Please stick to your pledge to use every tool at your disposal to block construction of new ICE detention centers in PA.

Sincerely,

<your name and zip code>

Governor Josh Shapiro

501 North 3rd Street

508 Main Capitol Building

Harrisburg, PA 17120

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ACTION 2:

We have written before about the appalling conditions at ICE’s Dilley detention center in Texas, including food contaminated with worms and mold, limited access to clean drinking water, and inadequate medical care.

Today we appeal to the CEO of CoreCivic, operator of the facility, to ensure adequate healthcare.  Adapt this sample text:

Dear Mr. Swindle,

  Please ensure proper medical care for all detainees at the Dilley ICE facility.

Sincerely,

<your name and zip code>

Patrick Swindle

CEO, CoreCivic

5501 Virginia Way, Suite 110

Brentwood, TN 37027