50501 is a grassroots, decentralized movement that organizers say was formed “in response to the anti-democratic, illegal, and unconstitutional actions of the Trump administration.”
Here’s what the local organizations had to say about their upcoming event:
“Immigrant families and communities across the U.S. are living in fear and being ripped apart. They are denied due process. Many are apprehended while obeying the law by attending court proceedings related to their immigration status. Despite Trump’s claim that he is ridding the U.S. of “criminals and rapists,” federal statistics show that fewer than 30% of those detained have been convicted of crimes. As of June 23, ICE was holding around 59,000 detainees in facilities across the country. This is 140% over capacity (source)…