Indivisibles,

It’s been just two weeks since Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastián Guerrero were killed by ICE. In that time, vigils have sprung up in Maine and Texas, and spread across the country. As people gather to mourn the victims of ICE brutality and demand justice and accountability, this is how the Trump regime is responding:

The regime has already tried to lie about, cover up, and distract from their carnage. Now, they’re threatening more violence to intimidate us into silence. But we will not be silent -- not while they continue to terrorize our communities and kill our neighbors.

This Saturday, we’re gathering for a nationwide day of mourning and action. Between today and then, we have actions you can take to mobilize your neighbors, prepare for the day of action, and continue organizing beyond this weekend. 

1. This Saturday, join a vigil in your community to mourn Lorenzo, Johan, and all victims of ICE and fight for accountability. Vigils of every size can help ensure that Lorenzo’s and Johan’s killings do not fade from public attention and send a clear message: No government agency should be allowed to kill anyone, intimidate witnesses, or operate with impunity.
   
   You may also notice there are vigils scheduled before Saturday. We encourage you to gather as events are planned, either on the day of action or before. Don’t see an event near you? Sign up to host your own.
   
   
2. Tonight at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT: Join the call from our partners at LULAC and Shared Future to prepare for this weekend’s vigils, and learn how to continue demanding accountability for Lorenzo, Johan, and every victim of ICE violence.
   
   
3. Tomorrow at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT: Join the second call of our Immigrant Justice Summer training series. As ICE brutality skyrockets across the country, it’s critical that we all have the skills and training to organize an effective response and protect our communities. On this call, you’ll learn how to identify and support the work of existing immigrant justice organizations in your area. Didn't catch Call 1? That's okay, you can watch the recording here.
   
   NOTE: This call will take place at the same time as the training for vigil hosts. If you’ve signed up to host a vigil, please do not miss that training! The Immigrant Justice Summer call will be recorded and available here.

This weekend, we’ll gather to mourn Johan and Sebastián and all those who’ve been taken away from us by ICE and Border Patrol, honor their lives, and hold their families, coworkers, and communities in our hearts.

And together, we’ll move from mourning into action: demanding full and independent investigations, the release and protection of witnesses, the end of all local and state collaboration with ICE, and for Congress to use their oversight and funding authority to hold ICE and DHS to account.

We will not stop fighting until our communities are safe from the regime’s violence and everyone from the individual agents to the leaders who direct them is held accountable. 

In solidarity,
Indivisible Team