March news from Indivisible Altadena-Pasadena

Spring greetings to all! 

As we move through March, we’re reminded how powerful even small acts of collective action can be. Thank you for taking the time to read our newsletters, continuing to show up, staying informed, and supporting one another.

Adelanto Caravan & Serenade

Members of our group joined a caravan and serenade to Adelanto ICE Detention Center in solidarity with detained individuals and their families. We’re grateful for their presence and witness. Thank you to NDLON and coalition members for organizing this event.

In preparation for the caravan to Adelanto ICE Detention Center, IAP member William Kelly published a blog post breaking down the role of GEO Group in private detention and why it matters locally and nationally. We encourage you to read and share!

Fighting The Private Immigrant Detention Industry

Greetings. Tax time is near and your federal tax dollars are funding a quickly expanding private prison empire in the U.S., with GEO Group and Core Civic leading the way. Yes, the two companies are well known for warehousing immigrants--and even U.S. citizens--who masked federal agents are indiscriminately

Indivisible Alta-PasadenaWilliam Kelly

Community Forum: PPD Collaboration with ICE

Thank you to those who attended and engaged in this important conversation, and thank you to the following local organizations for sponsoring this event, which are critical spaces for transparency and accountability: the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, the NAACP Pasadena Branch, Pasadena Organizing for Progress, Altadena Rising, Grupo Auto Defensa, and My Tribe Rise.

CASS Priority Bills Announced

The nomination and voting period for Indivisible California State Strong (CASS) coalition has now closed for this legislative year and on April 6th the CASS leadership team will formally introduce this year's Priority Bills. These will help guide our advocacy efforts in the months ahead.

Join Indivisible CA: StateStrong on Monday April 6th at 5:30 pm as the coalition introduces 2026 Priority Bills and reviews the responsibilities of bill leads in the work groups.

Register Here

Community Rallies Opposing Data Centers

Communities in the San Gabriel Valley have been showing up to oppose the proposed Data Centers in Monterey Park, in an effort to fight against air pollution and diesel generators, energy and water use, noise, and neighborhood impacts. These actions have led to a moratorium on data center construction and ongoing efforts to potentially ban them altogether. It’s been inspiring to see local resistance and advocacy around environmental and community impacts.

Upcoming Events & Actions

Our friends at San Gabriel Foothills Indivisible are organizing a No Kings march to City Hall this Saturday March 28th. This is the third No Kings event they have organized. We will be joining the march and also some of us are volunteering as safety monitors. We’re looking for members to join us as safety monitors. This is a meaningful way to support the event and help ensure a safe, welcoming space for all. Use this sign-up form to volunteer or send us an email and we will connect you directly with the organizers.

Event starts at 11am at Pasadena City College with a march to City Hall. You can also join the rally at 12:30pm at City Hall. Stay in the loop by signing up at the Mobilize link below:

NO KINGS PASADENA 3.0: March With Us From Pasadena City College to City Hall! · San Gabriel Foothills Indivisible (SGFI)

**NO THRONES. NO CROWNS. NO KINGS.** **We Have the Power — and We’re Claiming It Together.** ### Join San Gabriel Foothills Indivisible and our partner organizations - ###**We will march together from Pasadena City College to City Hall.** - ###**Those who choose not to march can assemble directly at the City Hall Garfield steps** ### **THE DETAILS:** - ###**March 28** - ###**11:00 AM – Gather at Pasadena City College** - ###**March to Pasadena City Hall** - ###**12:00 PM – Music start at City Hall** - ###**12:30 PM – Rally at City Hall with inspiring speakers** What began as a single day of action has grown into a sustained national movement — from small towns to major cities — united in defense of democracy. This peaceful movement is stronger and more determined than ever. When families are under pressure and freedoms are threatened, silence is not an option. We will stand together to protect our communities and uphold democratic values. ### Bring your voice. Bring a friend. Join us. ### Hosted by San Gabriel Foothills Indivisible

Mobilize

Donate items for silent auction fundraiser

Indivisible Alta-Pasadena members are supporting the Pasadena Migrant Solidarity Collective. One of the first events will be a silent auction fundraiser in late April. This event will raise funds to support all migrant workers and build community. More details to come soon. In the meantime, we are seeking donated items for the silent auction, e.g. artwork, experiences, baskets of curated local goods etc.

Please contact us to donate at items for the fundraiser indivisible.alta.pasadena@gmail.com.

Things & Resources to know about:

1) Guides for Protecting Your Data From ICE When Traveling/Flying

• How to protect your phone and data privacy at the US border 
• ICE Watch Digital Security 
• Know Your Rights: If You Encounter ICE

2) News Not Noise Newsletter by former White House Correspondent Jessica Yellin. A great option if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the news cycle. Yellin breaks down major political stories in a clear, calm, and non-sensational way, helping you stay informed without the noise or panic. We highly recommend it! 

3) Heather Cox Richardson (newsletter + youtube videos) is a historian who connects current events to broader historical context. Her writing is incredibly grounding -  she explains what’s happening and why it matters in a way that feels steady, thoughtful, and accessible.

Heather Cox Richardson

Heather Cox Richardson is a political historian who uses facts and history to make observations about contemporary American politics. She has written about the Civil War, Reconstruction, the Gilded Age, and the American West in award-winning books whose subjects stretch from the European settlement of the North American continent to the history of the Republican Party through the Trump administration. She is the author, most recently, of the best-selling Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America. Join the discussion over at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com, where we talk about history, politics, and the relationship between image and reality in America.

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