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Next Week: Meet the Candidates for Michigan Attorney General

Join Michigan United Action, Reproductive Rights for Freedom and partners for our upcoming Member meeting on FEBRUARY 16TH at 7 PM ET to help shape strategy, share ideas, and take bold action for reproductive freedom. This is your space to lead, collaborate, and build power alongside fellow members. This session’s speakers will include the Michigan Attorney General candidates and Marseille Allen from the Michigan Democratic Party Caucus (MDP) to discuss the MDP Endorsement Convention.

This event is in collaboration with our amazing partners:

End Gun Violence Michigan Action
Oakland Forward Action
United Precinct Delegates
Voters Not Politicians
Wayne County Democratic Black Caucus
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan

When you RSVP, we will send you an email with information about how to join the event. The information will also be available on this page. This invitation is non-transferable. For safety, please do not share the location information or Zoom link with others. If you would like to invite friends, they must RSVP themselves. Your name on Zoom must match the name you provided on this registration.

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Mop Up Michigan

Michigan’s government should work for people, not powerful corporations.

Whether you’ve got five minutes or five hours, your time matters. We’re going to need volunteers to collect signatures, knock doors, spread the word, and help bring this ballot initiative to life.

Care Over Cost

We hold health insurers accountable for covered but unpaid benefits. Together, we are working to transform our health care system to put people over profit.

Transformative Justice

We believe that we can keep our communities safe from crime and reduce the number of people in prison. We’re working to reform the policies of the police, schools, prosecutors, as well as reform sentencing guidelines and improve release services.

Election Protection

We’re on a mission to safeguard the integrity of every election, ensuring that the democratic process remains fair, accessible, and representative of all voices.

Immigrant Rights

Join us in our fight for a brighter future, where every person, regardless of their immigration status, is afforded the same rights, opportunities, and respect as any other Michigander.

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Ten Steps for Immigration Safety in Michigan

A how-to guide to safety and a little more sanity during these dangerous times.

Step 1: What to do if (tap one):

ICE is at My Door

ICE is at My Job

ICE Stopped or Pulled Me Over

I’m Already

in ICE Custody

I’m Looking for a Loved One

I Need a Lawyer

I Need to Prepare

Step 2: Put These Apps on Your Phone

We are looking for Android apps at the Google Play store. Administration pressure is forcing them off the open market.

Notifica: A free app that sends pre-written emergency alerts to designated contacts with one touch if you’re detained or approached by ICE.

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The Big Red Panic Button: A free app that sends alerts to your network and provides know-your-rights information.

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ReadyNow! Free app for ICE encounters and detention. It lets you pre‑build an emergency plan, instantly SMS your trusted contacts and share info for pro‑bono legal help.

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Step 3: Get Better Information Here

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Step 4: What to do if ICE is at your door

Keep the Door Closed

Do not open it, even a little.

ASK

“Show Me Your ID”

“Do you have a warrant signed by a non-administrative judge?”

Stay quiet after that.

SAY

“I Do Not Consent to a Search”

If you can, record video. Do not run, fight, sign papers or answer questions.

Step 5: What to do if ICE is at your job

Stay Calm

Do not run.

SAY

“I Am Going to Remain Silent”

That’s it.

PLAN

Have a Workplace Plan

Pick a point person. If there’s a union, talk to your rep about a plan.

Step 6: What to do if ICE has stopped you

or pulled your car over

FIRST

Ask “Am I Free to Go?”

If yes, leave calmly. If not, stay silent.

SAY

“I Do Not Consent to a Search”

Do not fight.

SHOW

License, Registration & Insurance

No fake papers. Do not lie.

Step 7: What to do if ICE already has you under arrest

SAY

Nothing

Do not speak or sign anything until you talk to a lawyer.

ASK

For a Phone Call

If you are in immigration detention, you can call your consulate.

GET

Copies of Your Paperwork

Ask for copies of your notice to appear, for a hearing with an immigration judge and for bond.

Step 8: What to do if you are looking for a loved one in ICE custody

USE

ICE’s Detainee Locator Tool

FIND OUT

Who and Where

Find out who arrested them and where they are being held

GET

DOJ-ready Legal Help

FIND

Step 9: What to do if you need legal representation

FIND

A DOJ-ready representative

TAP HERE

SAY

I Need to Speak to My Attorney

Then stay silent.

Nothing Until Then

Until you talk to your attorney, do not sign anything.

Step 10: What to do if you want to prepare your family

GATHER

Important Documents

Make copies and give sets to people you trust. Get passports for the whole family.

GOT KIDS?

Set up Power of Attorney

Set up power of attorney for minors.

RAISE BOND

Now

Pick a trusted person to post it for you, if necessary.