Our Local Progress family is grieving the devastating loss of Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen. A statement of grief, love, and solidarity from LP’s Black Caucus.

THIS is the power of the LP network – local elected officials coming together to learn from one another and collectively tackle the most pressing issues of the day. Only together can we resist authoritarianism, protect our communities, and build power. boltsmag.org/new-york-lea...

"We have an obligation to take a hard, honest look at our surveillance policies and make sure they reflect our values. Our community deserves safety without fear." Excellent op-ed from Las Cruces City Councilmembers Johana Bencomo and Michael Harris! https://bit.ly/3PHyaLs

Missed our panel at SXSW? Don't worry - you can hear from all of our panelists directly how all of us can defend democracy at the local level in this critical moment. Watch 👇

"In tandem with the Common Council, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors is working on ICE-related ordinances of their own and building a united front." Great story highlighting @carolinecaresmke.bsky.social https://bit.ly/4djNgR9

The A-Team, Allegheny County’s community responder program, has expanded to responding to calls in 25 municipalities! Great story about the success of this incredible program ↩️ https://westhillsgazette.com/enhancing-emergency-responses-the-a-teams-impact-growing-in-the-west-hills/

“ICE agents aren’t qualified to do their own jobs, let alone the jobs of the hardworking TSA agents who have been going without pay at our airport." - @kendraphlcouncil.bsky.social https://whyy.org/articles/ice-agents-philadelphia-airport/

“Hay mucha gente que está siendo afectada… y que tiene miedo de hablar sobre lo que está viendo”, dijo Vásquez. “Por eso es aún más importante que personas como yo… denunciemos lo que está ocurriendo ahí”. - Cook County Commissioner Jessica Vasquez 👏 https://bit.ly/4cdG1Jo

Local governments are the last line of defense against the Trump Administration's war on our communities. And nationwide, local governments are WINNING 👇 https://politi.co/47y0YMC

Excellent new audio series exploring abusive preemption and how it impacts the work of local elected officials from our friends at @localprogress.bsky.social! 🔊 10-minute interviews with elected officials will be published every month on Instagram. Follow along: www.instagram.com/localprogres...

"As a community, we stand strong together, and elected officials are doing their part to protect our communities, too. That starts with local government officials like us." Excellent op-ed from El Paso's Josh Acevedo and Portland, ME's @piousali.bsky.social 👏 https://bit.ly/4bsj8li

This morning, Congress is debating handing over even more $$$ to ICE & CBP. ☎️ NOW is the time to make your voice heard and call your representatives!

"There's growing grassroots opposition — across political and geographic lines — to ICE's detention expansion. And communities are winning." 👏 https://www.npr.org/2026/03/23/g-s1-114107/ices-growing-detention-footprint-and-the-communities-fighting-back

It’s #BraveOfUs to lead in times of crisis. Starting today, we’ll be featuring some of our inspiring, powerful, and brave first-generation immigrant members of LP 💖 First up, our AMAZING board member Detroit City Councilmember Gabriela Santiago-Romero!

In the age of growing federal repression, how can local leaders fight back? On 3/18, LP was proud to host a @sxsw.com panel to answer that question. Joined by @mplsward9.bsky.social , @kendraphlcouncil.bsky.social , & @vanessaforatx.bsky.social , our panel was a discussion on strategies & solutions.

The Trump Admin is sending ICE agents to airports to “help” with TSA staffing shortages caused by the partial gov shutdown. Let’s be clear: ICE will only make this situation far worse by sowing fear, terrorizing families, and making travel less safe. www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

No one should be forced to suffer in silence. We stand with every brave person who has come forward to share their story.

From Philadelphia to Erie City and Easton, our PA members are stepping up and taking bold action to protect their immigrant communities from ICE 👏 https://penncapital-star.com/civil-rights-social-justice/cities-and-counties-across-pennsylvania-are-passing-legislation-for-when-ice-comes-to-town/

SCOTUS temporarily blocked the Trump Admin’s efforts to strip away safeguards from Syrians and Haitians who bravely moved here to seek a safer life. We all need to demand better for our neighbors. www.cbsnews.com/news/supreme...

Local Progress will be at SXSW this year! Join us and some of our incredible member leaders on 3/18 for an impactful conversation on how local governments are fighting back against federal tyranny. Check out the session description 👇 for more details. https://bit.ly/4lq46zR

135+ MN local officials are calling on @GovTimWalz to sign an executive order allowing cities to pass eviction moratoriums, highlighting the power of elected leaders to "demand basic protections for their communities.” Ivan Luevanos-Elms, @localprogress.bsky.social

History will look back on the leaders of Minneapolis and what they did to stand up for our residents during and after Trump’s invasion of our city.

Communities in the Twin Cities are still feeling the economic impact of the ICE surge this January. But thanks to swift action and $1.4 million in new funding, thousands of families will get the help they need to stay in their homes. Read more 👇 https://bit.ly/4lj6V5u

Introducing our new board member, Antony Dugdale, State & Local Political Director at UNITE HERE International Union! With his background in organizing, communications, corporate research, & politics, we are so excited to have his leadership and vision to build a more just world.

Just last week, the Spokane City Council took real steps to limit ICE's ability to operate on public property. While federal directives send ICE to terrorize our communities, local leaders are stepping up to protect our immigrant neighbors. Read more 👇 https://bit.ly/4aYX95c

When FIFA comes to town, our communities often pay the price. For the World Cup to live up to its name, LP members Nicolas O'Rourke, @kendraphlcouncil.bsky.social, @cmtmosqueda.bsky.social, and @jackiefielder.bsky.social are demanding that FIFA upholds human rights commitments.

Kristi Noem's departure is a victory for the dozens of communities impacted by the violent directives she gave ICE. From Minneapolis to Los Angeles, it was immigrant communities, everyday people, and local officials, including our membership, who built the pressure to ensure she was toppled.

While the federal government continues to harass and deport our immigrant neighbors in Minneapolis, the City Council just earmarked half a million dollars for expanded legal services. As these federal attacks continue, local leaders are stepping up to defend our communities https://bit.ly/3OWkPyr

Our heart goes out to Council Member Qadri and all of Austin after this weekend’s tragic shooting While right-wing pundits push division, Council Member Qadri is laser-focused on centering the healing and real public safety solutions that Austin needs in this moment. bit.ly/4rb143E

Only 129 days left until we meet in Baltimore for the Local Progress National Convening! And only a few hours left to take advantage of early bird registration prices. Check your email for the link to register by 11:59 PM Pacific Time TODAY to take advantage of the discount!

When the Tennessee state legislature voted to criminalize local officials for approving sanctuary policies, LP members used every tool at their disposal to fight back. Last week, a legal settlement was reached to end this unconstitutional policy once and for all. https://bit.ly/3PaB5Mh

We just updated our No Secret Police toolkit – check out new policies to protect your community! localprogress.org/wp-content/u...

📣LP members & alum leaders📣 Registration is OPEN for our National Convening in Baltimore, MD on July 9-11! We can't wait to strategize, learn, and be in community with our incredible network. Check your email for your invite link to register!

Congress has until TOMORROW 2/13 to reach an agreement on how and whether to fund DHS. LP members in 5 localities have taken action to say 📣 ICE OUT 📣

The Trump Administration’s rampage in Minnesota should terrify all of us. NOW is the time to prepare, organize, and take proactive steps to protect your community.

BREAKING ‼️135+ state & local electeds across 30 states demand that @governorwalz.mn.gov allow Minnesota cities to enact eviction moratoriums. As ICE rips families apart, these leaders say families belong at HOME. localprog.org/LPMNEVLetter

As Congress stalls, localities are holding the line and collectively saying 📣 ICE OUT 📣 Led by CM Hugo Garcia, Burien, WA joins localities nationwide calling on Congress to rein in the chaos ICE is causing. b-townblog.com/burien-city-...

NEW ‼️ Columbia Heights, MN is the newest locality to call on Congress to withhold additional funding for DHS 👏 S/O @racheljamesmn.bsky.social & Amáda Marquez Simul! From King County, WA to Columbia Heights, MN and beyond, localities are saying 📣 ICE OUT 📣 www.hometownsource.com/abc_newspape...

As climate change increases the risk of natural disasters nationwide, localities across Florida are doing their part to lower their climate-warming emissions. A harmful new bill would hinder their progress ⬇️ www.wusf.org/politics-iss...

"A World Cup that lives up to its name belongs to everyone, not a wealthy few." Today's joint op-ed from @kendraphlcouncil.bsky.social, @tiffanycaban.bsky.social, and @jackiefielder.bsky.social in @NextCityOrg on the opportunities and the threats that the World Cup poses to our cities:

LP MEMBERS‼️ 2/13 is the deadline for Congress to decide whether to keep funding DHS & ICE. We need your voice & we need it NOW to rein in Trump’s terror & keep families together. Join us in introducing an ICE OUT resolution to turn up the pressure👇 docs.google.com/document/d/1...

S/O to King County and Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda for calling for funding restrictions and regulations of DHS 👏 https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/no-one-should-fear-their-government-king-county-council-joins-push-put-guardrails-ice/W7QQV3K6KRG2TOMWK5N3WRRNTA/

"The fear is going to be here for a long time.” - Councilor Pious Ali ( Mayor Pro temp) The impact of Trump's terror in Maine will be felt for years to come 👇 https://www.pressherald.com/2026/02/03/maine-immigration-enforcement-appears-to-have-slowed-since-surge-but-effects-linger/

We’re excited to share our newest leadership team to steer our work, now in year 17🎉 We elected three CMs to fill vacancies on the leadership team of our newly-minted, 24-member bloc. Chairs: @cmsandynurse.bsky.social @tiffanycaban.bsky.social Vice Chairs: @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social CM Santosuosso

"Our non-public spaces are places you should find help, not handcuffs." - Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer San Diego is taking action to ensure its people are safe in public AND non-public spaces. https://kfor.com/border-report/san-diego-county-further-restricts-ice-access-to-non-public-lands/

It's #BraveOfUS to speak out. "Palantir is complicit in helping ICE track and target people's movements, causing harm in our communities across the country, and right here in Denver already." - Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez https://denverite.com/2026/01/27/denver-city-council-congress-defund-ice/

Today we’re proud to launch our refreshed program with @repower.org, the Collaborative Governance Academy! We equip local & state elected officials, staff, & movement leaders with skills, strategy, & shared language to govern collaboratively & courageously. localprog.org/CGA

Alameda County is standing firmly on the right side of justice & democracy. The policies we unanimously approved today make clear that every resident has the right to access the County’s safety net services without fear. We will not tolerate ICE ignoring our Constitution, laws & basic human dignity.

It's #BraveOfUS to protect our communities. Minority Leader Kendra Brooks & Councilmember Rue Landau announced their "ICE OUT" legislative package 👇 https://www.broadstreetreview.com/features/councilmembers-kendra-brooks-and-rue-landau-announce-legislation-to-protect-philly-from-abuses-by-ice

Trump is deploying masked agents nationwide to separate families & terrorize our neighbors. As Congress sits idly by, local leaders are stepping up. Today, we're proud to unveil our new policy menu to help local officials continue fighting back. localprogress.org/wp-content/u...