This is the hard part

As of 12:01 a.m. today, the Department of Homeland Security has shut down.

Dear MoveOn member, As of 12:01 a.m. today, the Department of Homeland Security has shut down.1 The shutdown is a result of a massive campaign by MoveOn members and other activists who pressured Senate Democrats to vote NO on any deal to give a single more penny to ICE. But now, here comes the hard part: making sure Senate Democrats don't fold. Because ... boy, Democrats sure are good at that. Remember when, just a few months ago, Senate Democrats betrayed the American people by voting to reopen the government—with no concessions from Republicans on health care? We can't have a repeat. Which is why we need to be ready to ramp up our pressure campaign and ensure Senate Democrats don't fold. That means more hard-hitting billboards and ads, more actions outside their offices, more lobby visits, and many more calls, letters, and texts flooding into Congress. All to keep Democrats from caving like they did last time. Can you chip in $9 to pressure Senate Democrats to hold firm and not cave to more ICE funding? (If you have saved your payment information with ActBlue, your donation will go straight through.) Andra, the tide is turning, thanks to the advocacy of millions of us across the country who are marching, protesting, and resisting ICE's atrocities. The Trump administration announced it is ending its immigration surge in Minnesota and that it will withdraw thousands of its immigration agents who are currently in Minneapolis.2 We have ICE on its heels. And Senate Democrats are finally growing a spine. But we can't let up now—not when we're this close to blocking billions in funding for Trump's deportation force. In this critical moment, we cannot let Democrats cave. It is up to us to ensure they hold firm. Already, Senator John Fetterman has bent the knee to ICE and voted with Republicans to keep DHS open.3 But we cannot lose one single more Democrat in the Senate. Will you rush a $9 donation right now to keep up the pressure and help drive ICE out of our neighborhoods? (If you have saved your payment information with ActBlue, your donation will go straight through.) Your donation will be used to power protests and vigils, flood congressional offices with calls, and organize lobby visits so senators hear directly from their constituents about the need to get ICE out of our communities. Thanks for all you do. –Mia, Jaira, Kenia, Mohammad, and the rest of the team Sources: 1. "Homeland Security Department poised to shut down as Congress leaves with no deal," NBC News, February 12, 2026 https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/dhs-government-shutdown-2026-what-know-ice-rcna258739 2. "Trump border czar Tom Homan announces Minnesota immigration surge is ending," NPR, February 12, 2026 https://www.npr.org/2026/02/12/nx-s1-5712280/minnesota-ice-surge-ends 3. "Fetterman only Senate Democrat to vote to keep Homeland Security funded," The Hill, February 12, 2026 https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5736036-john-fetterman-homeland-security-funding/ 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 donation today to power this urgent and critical organizing? If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Donate: $3 Donate: $20 Donate: $75 Donate another amount Contributions to MoveOn Civic Action are not tax-deductible for income tax purposes. MoveOn.org Civic Action - PO Box 96141, Washington, D.C. 20090-6141. ActBlue Civics Inc. is the merchant of record for all transactions made to MoveOn Civic Action using the ActBlue platform. ActBlue Civics Inc. receives and processes these donations before disbursing them to MoveOn Civic Action within 30 days of receipt. This email was sent to Andra Patterson on February 14, 2026. To change your email address or update your contact info, click here. MoveOn's privacy policy was recently updated. To read our new privacy policy, click here. To remove yourself from this list, unsubscribe. Sent via ActionNetwork.org. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from MoveOn, please click here.