🌲The Grassroots Grow🌲

☀️ The Resistance Network of Arizona

🗽 Across the Nation 🗽

🚨 Federal Authorities Crack Down — Grassroots Resistance Rises
This week saw major escalation in community pushback against federal enforcement tactics. In cities across the U.S. activists and neighbors protested aggressive immigration raids and pushback against federal intimidation—even incorporating powerful visual protest art in some communities. In Evanston, Illinois, a church nativity scene used imagery of ICE agents and protest gear to highlight concerns about enforcement brutality during the holidays.

🛑 Federal Investigations Targeting “Extremist Groups”
Meanwhile, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced stepped‑up law enforcement investigations into what the administration labels “extremist” community and protest networks — a dangerous politicized framing that risks chilling local resistance and community organizing.

📢 What You Can Do Nationally:
👉 Stay connected to national protest networks and legal support resources.
👉 Support coalition campaigns pushing for accountability from DHS and ICE.

📣 Arizona in Resistance 📣

🔥 ICE Raids & Pepper Spray Incident — Tucson, Dec. 5
On December 5, a wave of federal immigration operations targeting restaurants and community spaces in southern Arizona sparked major uproar. Dozens of local residents gathered to confront the raids, and in the chaos Arizona Congressmember Adelita Grijalva reported that she — along with other community members and press — was pepper‑sprayed by federal agents while attempting to seek answers and protect neighbors from unjust enforcement action. Grijalva described ICE’s actions as “very aggressive” and condemned the attempts to intimidate observers and community activists.

📍 ACLU of Arizona Condemns Use of Force
The ACLU of Arizona issued a statement denouncing the use of tear gas and pepper spray against peaceful protesters and observers, calling it a clear violation of constitutional rights and highlighting the need for transparency and accountability from federal agencies operating in our communities.

📣 Local Community Response — Solidarity & Organizing
Following the raids and sparked by local outrage, grassroots networks across the Valley have been mobilizing resources for legal support, know‑your‑rights trainings, and neighborhood coalition efforts to respond to ongoing enforcement tactics — demonstrating that resistance continues even as federal forces escalate their presence.

🔥 Call to Action – Protect Our Communities 🔥

➡️ Demand Accountability: Call state and federal representatives to condemn the aggressive use of force by ICE and DHS in Tucson and across Arizona.
➡️ Support Frontline Communities: Stand with immigrant families affected by raids and enforcement intimidation — donate to legal defense funds and mutual support networks.
➡️ Educate & Organize: Share information about know‑your‑rights trainings, community patrolling efforts, and rapid‑response networks to build collective resilience.

📻 Tools We 🧡
☎️ 5Calls.org – Contact your House, Senate, and local representatives in minutes.
📢 Indivisible Take Action Now – Updated national campaigns and pressure actions.
🔗 ACLU People Power Now – Civil liberties advocacy and activist networks.

📩 Quote to Carry Forward:
“Courage doesn’t always roar — sometimes it stands up even when the odds say it shouldn’t.”

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