30 hours to stop Trump's deportation machine

In less than 30 hours, we could win our biggest victory yet against Donald Trump's deportation machine—or watch Democrats cave and fund more ICE violence.

Dear MoveOn member, In less than 30 hours, we could win our biggest victory yet against Donald Trump's deportation machine—or watch Democrats cave and fund more ICE violence. Which one happens depends on what we do right now. Here's where we stand: Democrats have real leverage right now. The funding bill for ICE and the Department of Homeland Security cannot pass without Democratic votes. And thanks to the pressure of MoveOn members like you, so far they're refusing to vote yes without real restrictions on ICE.1 The deadline is tomorrow at midnight. There are three possible outcomes: Democrats cave, Republicans agree to rein in ICE, or there's a partial government shutdown. Here's what really matters: Trump officials admitted to Congress on Tuesday that a shutdown would "disrupt their operations"—meaning fewer raids, fewer arrests, fewer families torn apart.2 What we're doing is working. We can win this—but only if we keep the pressure on today, tomorrow, through the weekend, into next week, and for as long as it takes. If Democrats hold the line through Friday and we move into a partial shutdown, that's when the real fight begins. We need to be ready to ramp up everything—more hard-hitting billboards and ads, more protests outside their offices, more lobby visits, and many more calls, letters, and texts flooding into Congress—to keep Democrats from caving and to force Republicans to agree to Democrats' demands, including an end to warrantless arrests; protections for schools, churches, and hospitals; a mandate that ICE officers unmask; and independent investigations into ICE abuses. Will you start a monthly donation of $5 to MoveOn to fund the ads, billboards, protests, and organizing at scale that will keep Democrats from blinking and pressure Republicans to stop ICE from operating with impunity? Yes, I'll chip in $5 a month. (If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately.) No, I'm sorry, I can't make a monthly donation. Minneapolis is showing people everywhere what's possible. When Trump flooded the city with heavily armed, masked agents and ICE killed Renee Good and Alex Pretti, the city didn't back down. They organized mutual aid networks overnight—food, safe rides, help getting kids to and from school. They confronted federal agents on their streets. They turned grief into power—and they're forcing the country to reckon with what Trump is doing. That's the resistance we're building everywhere. It's working. It's growing. And it's getting stronger every single day. This is the work that will enable us to prevail—not just to stop Trump's worst abuses but to build something better. A country where families aren't torn apart. Where immigrants can thrive without fear. Where masked federal agents don't kill people in the streets with impunity. We have them on their heels. But we can't let up now—not when we're this close to blocking billions in funding for Trump's deportation force. Will you chip in $5 a month to help stop ICE's terror and get ICE out of neighborhoods everywhere? Yes, I'll chip in $5 a month. (If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately.) No, I'm sorry, I can't make a monthly donation. With your support, MoveOn will: Organize lobby visits and visibility actions to pressure Democrats and hold Republicans accountable by showing their voters exactly what they're refusing to support—keeping ICE out of schools and churches, requiring warrants, and stopping racial profiling. Keep organizing protests and vigils across the country to keep ICE's abuses in the spotlight. Flood congressional offices with calls, letters, and texts to amplify pressure on every wavering member of Congress. Over the past two weeks, we've already forced the NFL to keep ICE enforcement out of the Super Bowl. We've put real and sustained pressure on Congress. Hundreds of MoveOn members are visiting their elected officials' district offices this week. Tens of thousands of MoveOn members have sent letters and called their senators. None of this happens without grassroots support. Every dollar you give directly funds the organizing that's stopping ICE's terror. The deadline is in less than 30 hours. This is our moment to rein in ICE—but only if we fight for it right now. Not everyone can afford to give. If you can, please donate $5 a month. Yes, I'll chip in $5 a month. (If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately.) No, I'm sorry, I can't make a monthly donation. We're in this together for as long as it takes to end this madness, protect our communities, and build a better future—for all of us. Thanks for all you do. –Mia, Jaira, Kenia, Amandah B., and the rest of the team Sources: 1. "Democrats' 10 demands to 'rein in' ICE – the full list of proposed reforms," The Guardian, February 5, 2026 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/05/democrats-ice-reforms-funding-bill 2. "February 10, 2026," Letters from an American, February 11, 2026 https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/february-10-2026 Want to support MoveOn's work? Donald Trump's authoritarian takeover intensifies every day. But we must remember that authoritarian governments worldwide have not withstood a challenge by 3.5% or more of its people. MoveOn can reach, train, organize, and support at a scale unparalleled in the progressive movement—which we need now more than ever. Will you make a monthly donation today to power this urgent and critical organizing? 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