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SURJ NYC needs your help to fight racism in New York. We raise money for growing our work with trainings and technology, providing things like food and childcare at meetings, and funding partner organizations fighting structural white supremacy in our communities. Please join us in this movement by donating today.
Dignity Not Detention Weekly Phone Zap
Tuesday, April 8, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Now is a crucial time to declare that New York won't enable Trump's mass deportation plans, particularly given the recent announcement that the first new ICE detention center under Trump will be opening at Delaney Hall in nearby Newark, New Jersey. As folks fight against this expansion in New Jersey, here in New York we need to make sure that our state gets out of the business of ICE detention NOW! Come together to contact key legislators demanding they support DND’s passage.
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Protect & Resist: Action Hour
Wednesday, April 9, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday, April 23, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Join this SURJ National event to stem the tide of authoritarianism and meet the urgent demands of this moment. We might call representatives, take action to support immigrants, make calls for the Pledge to Protect and Resist, or recruit more white people into this work. There will be a training portion, so you'll have everything you need to plug in and make an impact. Invite your friends: first-timers to SURJ will get an orientation in a Welcome Breakout!
CUNY CLEAR: Know Your Rights While Traveling
Join CLEAR (Creating Law Enforcement Accountability and Responsibility), a program within CUNY School of Law, for a timely Know Your Rights training about the rights of citizens and non-citizens while traveling across US borders.
Mass Movement Call: ICE Detention and New Jersey
New Jersey is about to become ground zero for Trump's mass deportation and detention agenda. In addition to the ongoing Core Civic v. Murphy case stemming from the 2021 anti-immigration detention bill, in March GEO Group announced they plan to open a $1billion ICE detention contract to jail 1,200 people for a period of 15 years. Join this mass call to learn about how to join in the fight against ICE detention in NJ, which is crucial for us here in NYC as well!
Canvass For Parole Justice
Wednesday, April 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Join the SURJ NYC Anti-Mass Incarceration Working Group for an evening of canvassing and camaraderie! We will canvas for our partner Release Aging People in Prison (RAPP) at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal (Manhattan side) and then grab a bite to eat and get to know one another.
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Protect & Resist: Circle Support Call
Wednesday, April 30, 8:00pm - 9:15pm
In the midst of the storm, we're continuing to learn, build, and take action together in SURJ’s national program, Protect & Resist. This Wednesday’s Circle Support is a community-building space to stay connected! We'll share campaign updates, stories from our Local Circles, and connect with other Circle members from across the country.
Justice for Rümeysa Öztürk
Send money to Rümeysa Öztürk for her legal defense fund. Rümeysa was detained by ICE as retaliation for writing an op-ed in support of Palestinian people and calling for Tufts University, where she is a graduate student, to acknowledge the ongoing genocide. Despite a court order preventing her removal from Massachusetts, she was moved to Louisiana. She is the latest target of Trump and Vance’s dangerous regime. Money raised will support her defense.
Justice for Mahmoud Khalil
ICE detained Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia graduate, on university property. Khalil, who is Palestinian and has a green card, was targeted for his leadership role in Columbia’s Gaza solidarity actions. Read more here and here. Any money raised will be used to help fund Mahmoud’s defense, as well as support his wife, who is 8 months pregnant
Oppose a Mask Ban in the New York State Budget
Governor Hochul is trying to push through a mask ban in the budget negotiations. This is incredibly dangerous for public health, and an attempt to criminalize protests. A mask ban will give the NYPD more reasons to harass New Yorkers and criminalize people for engaging in any activity someone feels threatened by.
Uphold Indigenous Sovereignty In the NY Budget
Indigenous Nations in the territory of New York are fighting for healthcare, education, and sovereignty. Can you tell key elected officials to reflect Indigenous Nations' funding priorities in the State Budget?
Say NO to Immigration Detention at GITMO
Our elected officials cannot afford to remain silent on Trump’s excessive cruelty. They must meaningfully oppose Trump’s mass detention and deportation agenda by denying Trump the resources he needs to carry it out. Contact your elected officials via this petition from Detention Watch Network!
Demand DOCCS Reverse Its Illegal Suspension of the HALT Solitary Law
HALT was passed to prevent New York State prisons and jails from committing human rights violations against our incarcerated neighbors. In February, corrections officers manufactured a crisis in order to restore their ability to torture people with solitary confinement. Use the tool below to email and/or call your representatives about not only restoring HALT, but also passing other legislation to get and keep people out of prison and make conditions more humane.
Tell State Legislators To Pass NY for All
Many of you have been taking action for the Dignity Not Detention Act with us over the past few weeks which would end New York State’s involvement in ICE detention, and we encourage you to contact your elected officials in support of NY for All as well. NY for All works closely with Dignity Not Detention and would prohibit state and local officers from enforcing federal immigration laws, funneling people into ICE custody, and sharing sensitive information with federal immigration authorities.
Support Land Back in New York state
Onondaga Nation just received 1,000 acres of land back in upstate New York. Now, they need help purchasing critical firefighting equipment so they can protect and care for this land. Check out this article with more context on the fire department and their work during this drought.
Support Montaukett Indian Nation Reinstatement
Email Gov. Hochul about her third veto of the Montaukett Indian Nation Reinstatement Bill. Learn more about Hochul's unconscionable veto here.
Tell Governor Hochul TO BAN CO2 FRACKING
Tell Governor Hochul to sign the legislation on her desk to protect New York’s landmark ban on fracking. Organizers worked hard to pass this bill, now it’s time for the governor to take action and sign the bill to ban carbon dioxide fracking!
Move Money For Palestine
Donate to Medical Aid for Palestinians
To support ongoing organizing in the US for Palestinian liberation and against Israeli occupation and apartheid, donate and consider making a monthly financial commitment to Palestine Legal, the Adalah Justice Project, Jewish Voice for Peace, and IfNotNow.