Join us this Week (3/16-3/22)

Chris Smith Toms River Protest (3/17) 12:00-1:00 pm

Protest the cuts to Medicaid and other vital programs, ICE's treatment of immigrants in NJ, and more! Unfortunately, in 2025, Rep. Chris Smith and most Republicans in Congress voted for the huge bill that will drastically cut needed Medicaid and SNAP aid to low-income Americans while giving unneeded tax cuts to billionaires.

1715 Route 35, Middletown

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(registration is suggested but not required)

Organized by the group "Protest the Cuts"

UNITY Rally! Where is Congress? Where is Rep. Chris Smith?

Let’s come together to hold Representative Chris Smith accountable for his "yes" votes approving federal budgets that harm the majority of his constituents, as well as for his silence and complicity in the actions of the current administration.

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Organized by the group "Hold Chris Smith Accountable"

Chris Smith Middletown Protest

(3/18) 4:40-6:00

Rally to Defend Democracy

Eatontown (4/11) 11:00-noon

(Cancelled for 3/28-Go to a No Kings Rally)

Note New Location-across from Tesla

(246 Route 35 South)

Trump’s administration is in full-blown power grab mode—shredding laws, defying court orders, and handing control of the country’s financial system to billionaire cronies.

Now, ICE is shooting people in the streets and Trump has bombed Iran!!

Location-246 NJ-35, Eatontown, NJ 07724 (across from theTesla Dealership)

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(Registration is suggested but not required)

Organized by Jersey Shore Blue

Unpaid Protesters Rally

Ocean Grove (3/21) 11:00-noon

Trump and MAGA Republicans are destroying our country. Let's remind our neighbors why we come out to protest for FREE!!!

Choose any one of the heinous policies emanating from Stephen Miller and make a sign to show your disgust.

Heck, make two signs and bring a friend.

Rally with us at the corner of Routes 33 and 71 in Neptune/Ocean Grove.

For info or to register click HERE.

(registration is suggested but not required)

Organized by the Jersey Shore Blue Visibility Brigade

Making Our Resistance Visible Tinton Falls (3/22) 2:00-3:00

Come protest ICE, Trump, oligarchs, DOJ, Illegal Tariffs, Illegal war actions, and more. Keep vigil for those murdered and/or disappeared by ICE, chant “NO,” bring a sign (and an American flag) on any of the myriad topics that you want to send a message on—justice-fascism-politics for oil.

Take a break to spend an hour with patriots who think like you! This is an event scheduled especially to give locals the opportunity to resist and protest peaceably and very visibly. All are welcome, even if you are not a local. When enough of us say “NO,” it will stop.

Join us every Sunday from 2 to 3 PM at the corner of Green Grove Road and Asbury Avenue in Tinton Falls, NJ, on the sidewalk in front of the CVS.

For info or to register click HERE

(Registration is suggested but not required)

Organized by the group "Making Our Resistance Visible"

Upcoming.....

Pick Some Actions

Sample Script (Make it your own)

Hi, I’m a constituent calling from [zip]. My name is ______.

I'm calling to urge the Senator to oppose the House-passed SAVE America Act, which would create unnecessary barriers to voter registration and disenfranchise countless voters, especially women, seniors, and low-income citizens. The bill is designed to block voters despite no evidence of widespread fraud.

Thank you for your time and consideration

IF LEAVING VOICEMAIL: Please leave your full street address to ensure your call is tallied.

Senators

Cory Booker 202-224-3224

Andy Kim 202-224-4744

Female Senators (you may want to call and tell them how you feel)

Susan Collins (ME) 202-224-2523

Lisa Murkowski (AL) 202-224-6665

Shelley Moore Capito (WV) 202-224-6472

Joni Ernst (IA) 202-224-3254

Marsha Blackburn (TN) 202-224-3344

Katie Britt (AL) 202-224-5744

Cynthia Lummis (WY) 202-224-3424

Deb Fischer (NE) 202-224-6551

Cindy Hyde-Smith (MS) 202-224-5054

Background (5call.org)

Updates

February 11, 2026: The House has passed the SAVE America Act by a vote of 218-213; Rep. Cuellar (D-TX) was the lone vote that crossed party lines. The bill now moves to the Senate. Senate Majority Leader Thune has promised a floor vote on the bill, though it’s path to 60 votes is unclear.

February 6, 2026: During the week of February 9th, the House is set to vote on a new version of the SAVE Act, titled the “SAVE America Act.” This bill maintains the language of the original SAVE Act and adds new requirements that voters present a proof of citizenship both when registering to vote and when casting a ballot, drastically increasing the difficulty for eligible voters. The bill still faces significant opposition in the Senate.

January 23, 2026: Despite the SAVE Act not having enough support in the Senate to pass, Trump, Elon Musk, and House Republicans are lobbying aggressively to further alter and pass the SAVE Act before midterm elections.

April 10, 2025: With a 220-208 vote, the House has passed H.R. 22 with Democrats Jared Golden (ME), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA), Henry Cuellar (TX) and Ed Case (HI) joining Republicans to vote in favor of the legislation. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.

Republicans in Congress have introduced the extreme anti-voter Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act (H.R. 22/S.128) and declared it among their top priorities. This bill would hinder millions of eligible Americans from registering to vote by requiring citizens to present a birth certificate or passport in person to register.

Millions of Americans don’t have easy access to these documents.

• More than 21.3 million Americans lack immediate access to documentary proof of citizenship.

• More than 140 million Americans do not have a passport, and elderly Americans are one of the demographic groups least likely to have one.

• 69 million women who have taken their spouse’s last name do not have a birth certificate that matches their legal name.

• Similarly, transgender people who change their name to reflect their gender identity may be denied new passports and become ineligible to register.

• Disabled people are already much more likely to encounter a difficulty while voting compared to a nondisabled voter; more stringent requirements will just make this worse.

• Citizens of color are three times more likely than white citizens to lack documents such as birth certificates, passports, naturalization certificates, or certificates of citizenship.

• An in-person registration requirement would prevent military members serving abroad from easily registering to vote.

Despite unfounded claims to the contrary, there is no evidence of widespread voter fraud. The SAVE Act is designed to block eligible people from voting, not to protect elections. Demand your representatives oppose the SAVE Act and protect voting rights for all.

Calls to Oppose the SAVE Act (vote in Senate soon)

Tell the DOJ that their Lawyers must be held Accountable

Background

This is from Liz Oyer the former pardon attorney for the Department of Justice.

CALL TO ACTION: Today Pam Bondi announced a new rule that would stop state bar associations from investigating misconduct by DOJ lawyers.

This would allow DOJ lawyers to behave in a unethical manner and face no consequences!

We can work to stop this rule by writing comments stating our objections.

(If you have Instagram you can listen to Liz's explanation HERE.)

Sample Script

I am a concerned citizen who cares deeply about preserving the rule of law and upholding the integrity of our justice system. I strongly oppose this new rule, because it will diminish accountability for misconduct by government lawyers. I believe that lawyers representing the United States should be held to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. They must be subject to oversight by independent authorities like state bar associations; the Justice Department cannot be trusted to police itself. This proposed rule would allow the Attorney General to interfere with independent state bar investigations. That will greatly harm the integrity of our justice system and allow misconduct to go unpunished.

To submit a comment to the DOJ click HERE.

Then click the comment box. (upper left corner)

Background (5calls.org)

Updates

February 28, 2026: The United States and Israel have launched “major combat operations” in Iran, reportedly killing Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. Trump has again unilaterally engaged our military without the constitutionally required congressional authorization. Demand your representatives support the bipartisan war powers resolution to rein in Trump’s reckless use of our military.

February 19, 2026: The Trump administration has directed the U.S. military to prepare for potential strikes on Iran. It is unclear if or when Trump will unilaterally launch strikes to push toward a regime change. Representatives Khanna (D-CA) and Massie (R-KY) plan to force a House vote on their war powers resolution.

June 22, 2025: On the evening on June 21, Trump announced airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, pulling the United States into a conflict initiated by Israel without the Congressional authorization required for a declaration of war. Trump’s unconstitutional use of force endangers lives both abroad and domestically. Congress must do everything in their power to deescalate and block Trump’s warmongering.

On June 13th, Israel launched attacks on nuclear and military sites in Iran with a stated goal of stopping the expansion of their nuclear program. Iran then retaliated with attacks on Israeli sites, escalating the conflict, and the two countries have continued to trade military strikes since. Leaders of the Group of 7 (G7) nations, an informal bloc of industrialized democracies, were quick to call for a de-escalation during their summit in Canada, though Trump initially did not want to sign onto the statement. He has consistently made inflammatory and unverifiable statements to the press and on social media about the conflict: calling for the evacuation of Tehran, threatening Iranian leaders, and hinting at the U.S. joining Israel in their push for a regime change in Iran.

As Trump authorizes the military to shift aircraft and warships to the Middle East, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have raised alarms about the U.S. getting involved in this conflict. Members of both the House and Senate have introduced resolutions that invoke the 1973 War Powers Resolution and require congressional authorization or a declaration of war for U.S. forces to take action against Iran. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), who is leading the war powers resolution in the Senate, stated “The American people have no interest in sending service members to fight another forever war in the Middle East.”

U.S. involvement in this Iran-Israel conflict is painfully reminiscent of the 2003 Iraq War — questionable authorization, weapons of mass destruction misinformation, and goals of regime change. Congress must maintain its authority as a strong check on the executive branch and prevent the Trump administration from launching the U.S. into another endless war. Demand your representatives support a war powers resolution.

Check if your Senators or House Rep have signaled support by co-sponsoring the resolution:
House resolution: H.Con.Res. 38
Senate resolution: S.J.Res. 59

Script

Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from (TOWN).

I’m calling to urge the Senator/Congressman to support H. Con. Res. 38, the bipartisan war powers resolution, and stop the Trump administration from launching military strikes on Iran without congressional authorization. Congress must maintain its war powers authority and prevent a military escalation in Iran.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

IF LEAVING VOICEMAIL: Please leave your full street address to ensure your call is tallied.

Senators

Cory Booker 202-224-3224

Andy Kim 202-224-4744

Congressmen

Frank Pallone (CD 11) 732-571-1140

Chris Smith (CD 4) 732-780-3035

Jeff Van Drew (CD 2) 609-625-5008

Stop Unauthorized Military Strikes on Iran

Oppose the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act

Script (5calls.org)

Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from (TOWN).

I'm calling to urge the Senator/Congressman to oppose the Make Elections Great Again Act. This bill usurps states' constitutional authority to administer elections and imposes needless and expensive voting restrictions, potentially disenfranchising millions in the name of fighting almost nonexistent election fraud.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

IF LEAVING VOICEMAIL: Please leave your full street address to ensure your call is tallied.

Senators

Cory Booker 202-224-3224

Andy Kim 202-224-4744

Congressmen

Frank Pallone (CD 11) 732-571-1140

Chris Smith (CD 4) 732-780-3035

Jeff Van Drew (CD 2) 609-625-5008

Background (5call.org)

On January 29th, 2026, House Republicans introduced yet another bill aimed at disenfranchising voters under the guise of preventing nonexistent election fraud. The Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act, like the previously House-passed SAVE Act, would impose a proof of citizenship requirement for voter registration and a photo ID requirement to vote. Tens of millions of Americans, particularly people with disabilities, younger people, and Black and Hispanic people, lack the necessary documentation to vote under these potential new requirements.

The bill would also supersede states’ constitutional authority to administer elections by imposing sweeping changes like forcing states to discard mail-in ballots received after polls close on election day, banning universal vote by mail systems, and prohibiting ranked choice voting in federal elections.

Despite Donald Trump’s obsessive claims to the contrary, election fraud in the United States is vanishingly rare. The direst threat to free and fair elections is Republicans’ deliberate attempts to undermine confidence in election integrity and block voter participation in midterm elections this fall. Congress must reject both the MEGA Act and misleading, false narratives about election interference.

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