Phone Scripts 7.2-7.4.2018: Reunite the Children/NO Indefinite Detention + More

Should children be deported? Alone? Should children grow up in concentration camps? Should judges be appointed who reject equal rights before the law? Should you call?

You should call.

ALL Members of Congress (MoCs)
SENATOR DIANE FEINSTEIN
DC phone: (202) 224-3841
SF phone:  (415) 393-0707

SENATOR KAMALA HARRIS
DC phone: (202) 224-3553
SF phone: (415) 981-9369

REPRESENTATIVE JARED HUFFMAN
DC phone: (202) 225-5161
Petaluma phone:  (707) 981-8967

REPRESENTATIVE MIKE THOMPSON
DC phone: (202) 225-3311
Santa Rosa phone: (707) 542-7182

Monday:  Reunite the Children

Hi, my name is _______ and I’m a constituent from zip code______ and a member of Indivisible. I’m calling to ask [the MoC] to demand TODAY that the Trump regime reunite all children under five years old IMMEDIATELY, per the court order issued nearly a week ago.

Trump created a bogus “border crisis” where non existed and used it as an excuse to arrest and detain parents, then tear their children away from them – and lose track of them. U.S. District Judge Dana Sabraw last week ordered the administration to return all children under five to their parents within fourteen days. It’s been nearly a week and there are no signs of reunification taking place. We need to see the children returned NOW with independent verification, since the regime can’t be trusted to tell the truth.

I need [the MoC] to make a bold public statement about this TODAY.

Background:

https://www.bloomberg.com/amp/news/articles/2018-06-28/on-u-s-mexico-border-migrants-shuffle-from-detention-to-buses

Tuesday:  NO Indefinite Detention

Hi, my name is _______ and I’m a constituent from zip code______ and a member of Indivisible. I’m calling to ask [the MoC] to publicly state today that the “indefinite detention” planned by the Trump regime is unAmerican, inhumane – and illegal.

Trump is continuing to double down on his bogus “crisis”, now insisting that he will create what are in effect concentration camps for detained immigrant families. This is morally wrong, cruel and racist. It’s also unnecessary and expensive. I need [the MoC] to state publicly TODAY that you oppose this move and will do everything in your power to fight it.

Background:

http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/amp/2018/06/trump-administration-claims-right-to-detain-migrant-families.html

Wednesday:  Families STILL Belong Together

Hi, my name is _______ and I’m a constituent from zip code______ and a member of Indivisible. I’m calling to ask [the MoC] to insist that FAMILIES BELONG TOGETHER – and NOT in concentration camps!

The “crisis” is another Trump lie. The only crisis is the one children and families are experiencing and that Trump deliberately created. Trump must reunited all children under five immediately and the rest of the children quickly thereafter. The families must not be detained indefinitely in concentration camps. And there must be independent verification, including by Members of Congress, with full access 24/7 so that we know this is actually happening. NOW.

Background:

http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/amp/2018/06/trump-administration-claims-right-to-detain-migrant-families.html

Trump Is Doing Putin’s Bidding

Hi, my name is _______ and I’m a constituent from zip code______ and a member of Indivisible. I’m calling to ask [the MoC] to state publicly that, no matter the reason, Trump is doing Putin’s bidding and thereby breaking his oath of office.

It’s not “protecting and defending” when you put another country’s interests ahead of the one you’re supposed to be leading. This is exactly what Trump is doing and it needs to be called out relentlessly NOW. Criticism can’t wait for Mueller or anyone else. It needs to be made by [the MoC] and it needs to be made over and over:  Trump is behaving as Putin’s puppet and placing our nation in grave danger.

Background:

https://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/clear-and-present-danger-3


BOTH Senators
SENATOR DIANE FEINSTEIN

DC phone: (202) 224-3841
SF phone:  (415) 393-0707

SENATOR KAMALA HARRIS
DC phone: (202) 224-3553
SF phone: (415) 981-9369

NO Supreme Court Pick While Under Investigation!

Hi, my name is _______ and I’m a constituent from zip code______ and a member of Indivisible. I’m calling to ask Senator to insist that Trump be denied the opportunity to replace Supreme Court Judge Anthony Kennedy while the president* is still under investigation.

No president in our history, until now, has been accused of taking office through illegal means. Trump is and the evidence shown so far is compelling. It is quite likely that his fate will eventually be decided by the Supreme Court. Trump must NOT be allowed to hand-pick the judge who will cast the deciding vote on his own guilt. Please make this case long and loud and fight like the devil to stop him.

Background:

https://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/please-read-this-through-hes-right

NO on David Porter

Hi, my name is _______ and I’m a constituent from zip code______ and a member of Indivisible. I’m calling to ask Senator to vote NO on the nomination of David Porter to the federal appeals court.

Porter is a anachronistic far right judge. As an attorney, he has worked against the Affordable Care Act, women's rights, same-sex marriage, environmental protection, and workers' rights. Porter has criticized Supreme Court cases that supported FDR's New Deal. He belongs to an ultraconservative think tank that says the minimum wage is unconstitutional. Please vote NO on his nomination.

Background:

https://petitions.moveon.org/keystoneprogress/sign/reject-right-wing-david