We the People Wednesdays Action for March 25, 2026
ACTION 1:
For months rumors have swirled about Philadelphia being one of the next cities targeted by a surge in ICE activity. City council members Landau and Brooks have proposed a package of “ICE Out” legislation that would codify and strengthen Philadelphia’s non-cooperation with ICE. Most council members have co-sponsored the legislation, which has been scheduled for a hearing on April 6. Mayor Parker has not expressed public support or opposition to the package, consistent with her non-confrontational rhetoric around Trump immigration policies that some say have saved Philadelphia from an ICE surge so far.
Write to Mayor Parker insisting on strong resistance to ICE tactics. Adapt this sample text:
Dear Mayor Parker,
I support the proposed “ICE out” legislation. Please don’t block it.
Sincerely,
<your name and zip code>
Mayor Cherelle Parker
City Hall, Office 215
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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ACTION 2:
Next Tuesday, March 31, is Transgender Day of Visibility, dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments, joy, and resilience of transgender and non-binary people worldwide, while also raising awareness about discrimination and combating anti-trans rhetoric. The Trump administration has taken a series of actions to persecute transgender people. Last December, the administration announced plans to withhold all Medicare funding from hospitals and doctors that provide pediatric gender-affirming care. 19 states sued HHS to block enforcement of the new rule, which seeks to coerce providers to stop providing gender-affirming care and circumvent legal requirements for policy changes. While Pennsylvnia’s Republican Attorney General declined to join the lawsuit, Governor Josh Shapiro did sign onto the lawsuit on behalf of Pennsylvania.
Write to thank Governor Shapiro for standing up against illegal attacks on trans people. Adapt this sample text:
Dear Governor Shapiro,
Please continue to use all means at your disposal to oppose unlawful targeting of trans people.
Sincerely,
<your name and zip code>
Governor Josh Shapiro
501 North 3rd Street
508 Main Capitol Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120