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Friday
JAN 23
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

ICE Out for Good Tucson - MN Solidarity Day of Action

Location:

East River Road & North Vía Entrada

E River Rd & N Vía Entrada
Catalina Foothills, AZ 85718

Organizer: Independent Organizer

Click here for more information and to RSVP

Wednesday, January 7th, an American citizen was killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This killing is part of a broader pattern of unchecked violence, impunity, and abuse carried out by federal immigration enforcement agencies against members of our communities.

A broad coalition of groups across the country is calling for a coordinated Ice Out For Good actions on Friday, January 23rd in solidarity for Minnesota, and to demand accountability, honor the life lost, and make visible the human cost of ICE’s actions.

ICE Out for Good Tucson - MN Solidarity Day of Action
Friday
JAN 23
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

ICE Out for Good Tucson - MN Solidarity Day of Action, Workers to the Front!

Location:

Along Dodge and Broadway

3711 E Broadway Blvd Tucson
AZ 85716

Organizer: Community Organizd

Click here for more information and to RSVP

Bring your pots and pans for another cacerolazo, make noise in protest of ICE and in support of Minnesota!

Wednesday, January 7th, an American citizen was killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This killing is part of a broader pattern of unchecked violence, impunity, and abuse carried out by federal immigration enforcement agencies against members of our communities.

A broad coalition of groups across the country is calling for a coordinated Ice Out For Good actions on Friday, January 23rd in solidarity for Minnesota, and to demand accountability, honor the life lost, and make visible the human cost of ICE’s actions.

ICE Out for Good Tucson - MN Solidarity Day of Action, Workers to the Front!
Saturday
JAN 24
9:00 AM

Stand Strong Speak Up Protest

Location:

Rep. Ciscomani's Office

1636 N Swan Road
Tucson, AZ 85712

Organizer: LD 18 Dems

Stand Strong Speak Up outside Rep. Ciscomani's office, every Saturday at 9am unless otherwise noted.

Canned food will be collected for the Community Food Bank at this protest.

Stand Strong Speak Up Protest
Saturday
JAN 24
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Nonviolent Direct Action Training

Location:

Mountain Vista Unitarian Universalist Congregation

3235 W Orange Grove Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741

Organizer: Good Trouble Action Group

Click here for more information and to register

In these difficult times, it is more and more important to learn the tools of nonviolence. Research has shown that nonviolent resistance can stop authoritarian takeovers and save our democracy. Please choose one or more trainings to attend. They will be similar, but you are welcome to attend more than one.

Training includes: Principles and practice of nonviolence (Gandhi, King), action scenarios/role plays, consensus decision-making, legal consequences, and support roles.

Please arrive 15 minutes early and bring a folding chair.

Nonviolent Direct Action Training
Sunday
JAN 25
5:30 PM

Against the Wall: From Border Patrol Agent to Immigrant Rights Activist

Location:

The Historic Y

738 N 5th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705

Organizer: Goldman Immigration, Libres Fronterizas, Coalición de Derechos Humanos

Join us as acclaimed author Jenn Budd discusses her journey from Border Patrol Agent to Immigrant Rights Activist. Free admission. This event will be in English with Spanish interpretation.

Against the Wall: From Border Patrol Agent to Immigrant Rights Activist
Monday
JAN 26
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Request to Speak (RTS) Training

Location:

https://www.mobilize.us/cebv/event/865906/

Organizer: Civic Engagement Beyond Voting

Weigh in on bills from the comfort of your couch! Arizona’s Request to Speak (RTS) is an online tool that lets everyday citizens give Arizona state lawmakers our feedback on bills. It’s an easy way to get involved in state politics, stay informed on the bills that directly affect us, and make sure our elected officials honor the wishes of us, their constituents. This training will answer all your questions and get you ready to participate in the Arizona legislative process.

If you do not have a RTS account already, please complete this form and CEBV will set one up for you.

This is a virtual training. You will receive a confirmation email from Zoom with the link to join. Please check your spam/junk folder.

Request to Speak (RTS) Training
Tuesday
JAN 27
5:40 PM - 6:50 PM

Take Action Tuesday

Location:

Nanini Library

7300 N Shannon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741

Organizer: Take Action Tucson

Join us for a meeting where Take Action Tucson invites local organizations to share their latest updates and ways our community can get involved in civic engagement and pro-democracy action.

Take Action Tuesday
Friday
JAN 30
7:00 AM - 8:15 AM

Support VA Workers

Location:

Tucson VA S 6th Ave Entrance

3601 S 6th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85723

Organizer: Veterans for Peace, Southern Arizona Community Activists

Join Veterans for Peace and Southern Arizona Community Activists to support VA workers as they come in to work. Meet at the S 6th Ave entrance every Friday unless otherwise noted.

Support VA Workers
Tuesday
FEB 3
9:00 AM

Pima County Board of Supervisors Meeting

Location:

Pima County Administration Building

130 W Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701

Organizer: Pima County

Click here for to attend virtually

Click here for schedule and agenda

Pima County Board of Supervisors Meeting

ICE Out for Good Tucson - MN Solidarity Day of Action

Friday JAN 23
11:00AM-1:00PM
ICE Out for Good Tucson - MN Solidarity Day of Action
Location:
East River Road & North Vía Entrada
E River Rd & N Vía Entrada
Catalina Foothills, AZ 85718

Organizer: Independent Organizer

Click here for more information and to RSVP

Wednesday, January 7th, an American citizen was killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This killing is part of a broader pattern of unchecked violence, impunity, and abuse carried out by federal immigration enforcement agencies against members of our communities.

A broad coalition of groups across the country is calling for a coordinated Ice Out For Good actions on Friday, January 23rd in solidarity for Minnesota, and to demand accountability, honor the life lost, and make visible the human cost of ICE’s actions.

ICE Out for Good Tucson - MN Solidarity Day of Action, Workers to the Front!

Friday JAN 23
12:00PM-2:00PM
ICE Out for Good Tucson - MN Solidarity Day of Action, Workers to the Front!
Location:
Along Dodge and Broadway
3711 E Broadway Blvd Tucson
AZ 85716

Organizer: Community Organizd

Click here for more information and to RSVP

Bring your pots and pans for another cacerolazo, make noise in protest of ICE and in support of Minnesota!

Wednesday, January 7th, an American citizen was killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This killing is part of a broader pattern of unchecked violence, impunity, and abuse carried out by federal immigration enforcement agencies against members of our communities.

A broad coalition of groups across the country is calling for a coordinated Ice Out For Good actions on Friday, January 23rd in solidarity for Minnesota, and to demand accountability, honor the life lost, and make visible the human cost of ICE’s actions.

Stand Strong Speak Up Protest

Saturday JAN 24
9:00AM
Stand Strong Speak Up Protest
Location:
Rep. Ciscomani's Office
1636 N Swan Road
Tucson, AZ 85712

Organizer: LD 18 Dems

Stand Strong Speak Up outside Rep. Ciscomani's office, every Saturday at 9am unless otherwise noted.

Canned food will be collected for the Community Food Bank at this protest.

Nonviolent Direct Action Training

Saturday JAN 24
1:00PM-5:00PM
Nonviolent Direct Action Training
Location:
Mountain Vista Unitarian Universalist Congregation
3235 W Orange Grove Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741

Organizer: Good Trouble Action Group

Click here for more information and to register

In these difficult times, it is more and more important to learn the tools of nonviolence. Research has shown that nonviolent resistance can stop authoritarian takeovers and save our democracy. Please choose one or more trainings to attend. They will be similar, but you are welcome to attend more than one.

Training includes: Principles and practice of nonviolence (Gandhi, King), action scenarios/role plays, consensus decision-making, legal consequences, and support roles.

Please arrive 15 minutes early and bring a folding chair.

Against the Wall: From Border Patrol Agent to Immigrant Rights Activist

Sunday JAN 25
5:30PM
Against the Wall: From Border Patrol Agent to Immigrant Rights Activist
Location:
The Historic Y
738 N 5th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705

Organizer: Goldman Immigration, Libres Fronterizas, Coalición de Derechos Humanos

Join us as acclaimed author Jenn Budd discusses her journey from Border Patrol Agent to Immigrant Rights Activist. Free admission. This event will be in English with Spanish interpretation.

Request to Speak (RTS) Training

Monday JAN 26
6:30PM-7:30PM
Request to Speak (RTS) Training
Location:
https://www.mobilize.us/cebv/event/865906/

Organizer: Civic Engagement Beyond Voting

Weigh in on bills from the comfort of your couch! Arizona’s Request to Speak (RTS) is an online tool that lets everyday citizens give Arizona state lawmakers our feedback on bills. It’s an easy way to get involved in state politics, stay informed on the bills that directly affect us, and make sure our elected officials honor the wishes of us, their constituents. This training will answer all your questions and get you ready to participate in the Arizona legislative process.

If you do not have a RTS account already, please complete this form and CEBV will set one up for you.

This is a virtual training. You will receive a confirmation email from Zoom with the link to join. Please check your spam/junk folder.

Take Action Tuesday

Tuesday JAN 27
5:40PM-6:50PM
Take Action Tuesday
Location:
Nanini Library
7300 N Shannon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741

Organizer: Take Action Tucson

Join us for a meeting where Take Action Tucson invites local organizations to share their latest updates and ways our community can get involved in civic engagement and pro-democracy action.

Support VA Workers

Friday JAN 30
7:00AM-8:15AM
Support VA Workers
Location:
Tucson VA S 6th Ave Entrance
3601 S 6th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85723

Organizer: Veterans for Peace, Southern Arizona Community Activists

Join Veterans for Peace and Southern Arizona Community Activists to support VA workers as they come in to work. Meet at the S 6th Ave entrance every Friday unless otherwise noted.

Pima County Board of Supervisors Meeting

Tuesday FEB 3
9:00AM
Pima County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Location:
Pima County Administration Building
130 W Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701

Organizer: Pima County

Click here for to attend virtually

Click here for schedule and agenda