Jeanne Sparks
CALL TO ACTION
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31
Solvang Stands with Denmark
Saturday, January 31 from 11am-2pm
Solvang Park, 1630 Mission Dr, Solvang
Please join us in supporting our friends in Greenland and Denmark, Saturday, January 31st.
We are not worried about your political associations. We truly feel this is something we can almost all agree on. There will be signs available at the rally, your signs are welcome too. Let’s make sure the powers that be know we are coming together to make an important point.
Solvang Stands with Greenland and Denmark is a peaceful, community-led gathering to affirm our shared values of self-determination, democracy, and respect for international partnerships. The rally will bring together residents, local leaders, and community members who believe that global cooperation and mutual respect matter—especially in moments of uncertainty.
Purpose: To stand in solidarity with the people of Greenland and Denmark and to voice support for democratic norms and international respect.
This event is non-partisan, welcoming, and grounded in the belief that small communities can speak clearly and constructively on global issues that reflect our shared values.
We hope you’ll consider attending, sharing this information, or covering the event. Please feel free to reach out if you’d like additional details or to speak with organizers.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
CALL TO ACTION
JANUARY 31
805 Immigrant Rapid Response Network
- Responder/Spotter/Mobile Monitors: Monitor and document ICE activity to ensure transparency and accountability.
- Dispatcher: Answer hotline calls, document reports, and coordinate responses with the appropriate teams. Bilingual Spanish and English highly recommended.
- Mutual Aid: Assist affected families by assessing needs and organizing aid (e.g., food, transportation, donation drives). Outreach to churches, social media, and businesses encouraged but not required.
- Accompaniment: Provide emotional and logistical support to individuals facing immigration-related challenges, such as attending court hearings or legal appointments.
- Community Patrols: Patrol neighborhoods or streets using secure communication tools to alert about ICE presence. Patrols can be discreet or mobile monitors, depending on capacity and comfort.
- Community Outreach: Support visibility of 805UndocuFund and the 805 Immigrant Rapid Response Network at community events, swap meets, or protests. Distribute flyers, staff information tables, and educate the public.
- Legal Observers: Requires training from National Lawyer’s Guild Legal Observer Program. Observe and document ICE/Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) behavior at events such as raids, protests, or gatherings.
Get involved and make a difference! Sign up today to be part of a compassionate, action-driven network committed to justice and safety.
Upcoming Trainings:
- Carpinteria (Saturday, January 31, 2026, 4pm) Location sent upon registration. Registration required at: HERE
Would you like to host a training in your community? Contact [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected] to prepare and defend your community!
NEW ITEM
CALL TO ACTION
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1
Sunday, Feb 1, 1-3 PM POP-UP PROTEST: ICE OUT of SANTA MARIA, ICE OUT of EVERYWHERE, ICE out of 805 PROTEST in solidarity with Minnesota and ICE OUT for GOOD!! S. Broadway & E. Main.
INDIVISIBLE SANTA MARIA
Customs and Border Patrol under Homeland Security has murdered another person in Minneapolis, in broad daylight, on video. This was not an accident or an isolated incident. There is no finger-pointing or spin Trump and Republicans can put on this to convince anyone otherwise. This is murder-just like we saw with Renee Good.
Join Indivisible Santa Maria for a pop-up protest to honor Alex Pretti, and to support the cause for which he lost his life.
This Protest will be simple, and without safety monitors or tabling. Remember all Indivisible actions are committed to non-violence as a guiding principle in everything we do: our protests, our organizing, and our advocacy. We expect all participants to try to de-escalate any potential confrontations with those who disagree with our values.
2025 was ICE’s deadliest year in two decades. Here are the 32 people who died in custody. Read about these people and show up Sunday The Guardian
NEW ITEM
CALL TO ACTION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3
INDIVISIBLE SANTA MARIA
Feb 3 (Tuesday) 4 PM PROTEST before SM City Council Meeting, SM City Hall, 110 E. Cook Street. The protest last until 5 pm. At 5, you will have an opportunity to move into the City Council chambers to share your opinions during public comment.
We are asking Council to step up for our neighbors and protect our immigrants. Please contact us if you would like to speak. We have farm and ICE statistics to help you frame your message.
NEWS
SBCAN co-executive director was quoted in Santa Maria Sun coverage of Jan. 20
Santa Maria City Council meeting
With one hand holding onto a cardboard cutout of a silhouetted body, Jeanne Sparks told the Santa Maria City Council she doesn’t want to see local officials stand idly by while Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations escalate.
“We can’t let them do to our community what they have done elsewhere,” Sparks said at the council’s Jan. 20 meeting. “ICE is out of control. They use excessive force. … They arrest people without warrants, including citizens.”
Propped up next to Sparks, at the public comment podium, was the silhouetted cutout, with the words, “She was good,” written on the figure’s chest. Splattered red paint was at the center of its head.
“Renée Good was recently killed by an ICE agent in Minnesota. She was a peaceful protester,” Sparks said. “You could tell from the way her wheels were turned that she was not trying to hit the ICE agent, but he shot her anyway. Four times.”
Sparks was among several speakers during public comment for non-agenda items who urged the council to establish an ad hoc committee dedicated to collecting information about local ICE activity and promoting new initiatives to increase protections for immigrants.
Click here for the entire story: https://www.santamariasun.com/news-2/santa-maria-to-formalize-a-clear-message-that-we-do-stand-with-immigrants/
[Note: Silhouette was cut out of plywood]
