We call on the Democratic Party and the California Democratic Party to stop hiding behind statements and start leading the effort to save American cities from ICE.

Not just reform ICE.

Not just “investigate.”

Dismantle ICE.

As someone who has lived under authoritarian rule, I can tell you this with absolute clarity: when killings - like Renee Nicole’s and Alex Pretti’s - go unpunished, democracy is in serious danger.

This is about more than immigration policy. This is about whether we allow armed federal agencies to operate above the law. This is about whether we choose people over paramilitary power. This is about whether we let fear rule or whether we fight back.

History is very clear about this: systems that rely on fear, force, and impunity do not self-correct. They are dismantled because people demand it.

If you believe California Democrats should stand up and demand a complete dismantling of ICE, sign the petition now.