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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/

Maine immigration enforcement appears to have slowed since surge, but effects linger Observers say 'normal' enforcement during the Trump administration is far from normal.

"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

San Diego County further restricts ICE access to non-public lands San Diego County’s CLEAR ordinance is meant to restrict federal immigration agents from accessing non-public county spaces without a judicial warrant.

"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/

Denver City Council members call on Congress to defund and abolish ICE Councilmembers also called out Palantir, the Colorado-based company that contracts with the immigration agency.

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/

Collaborative Governance Academy - Local Progress Impact Lab Helping You Lead and Govern Building a new culture of governance rooted in collaboration, inclusion, and shared power The Collaborative Governance Academy (CGA) –formerly known as Progressive Governan...

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.

Councilmembers Kendra Brooks and Rue Landau announce legislation to… Locals gathered in below-freezing temps on January 27 for the announcement of new “ICE OUT” legislation cosponsored by Councilmembers Rue Landau and…

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

We cannot let the tragedies we're seeing in Minnesota happen across the country. Without intervention, ICE will continue to harass and cause harm to our neighbors.

Now is the time for action. It's time for local leaders to stand up and say #NoMoreSecretPolice.

Our "No Secret Policy" toolkit is a compilation of innovative, aggressive policies that local officials can use to disrupt the deportation pipeline and affirm our civil liberties.

We don't need to stand by in terror as the federal government acts; our local governments can act.

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...

In the wake of two fatal shootings by ICE agents in Minneapolis, many Philadelphians are calling for an end to ICE operations in our cities. This broad package of legislation will enhance public safety by limiting ICE’s presence and formally codify Philadelphia’s “welcoming city” into law.

Today, we sent a reminder to Congress: We have three equal branches of government for a reason. You have power—use it.

A majority of the public supports you defending our democracy and reining in ICE and CBP. Our letter from NILC President @kicamatos.bsky.social details what steps must be taken:

Take action and tell your senators: no more funding for ICE: secure.ngpvan.com/JYJcpM0xDU6o...

ICE agents have now taken the lives of two unarmed people in the Twin Cities. We stand in solidarity with our members in Minneapolis and across the country in calling for ICE and DHS to leave Minnesota NOW.

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New York's Aid & Incentives for Municipalities was designed to provide the supplemental funding localities need to be stable. But a frozen formula has left cities and towns scrabbling.

As LP Member Alex Marion writes, it's time for New York to update AIM.
empirereportnewyork.com/a-tale-of-tw...

Zohran Mamdani to ask Donald Trump to reverse travel bans ahead of World Cup Citizens of Senegal, Ivory Coast, Iran and Haiti, four countries that have qualified for the World Cup, cannot currently travel to the U.S.

While it's exciting to host the World Cup, the games threaten to push our communities to the sidelines.

Rising housing costs, heightened surveillance, discrimination, and in this case, immigration threats and hiked up ticket prices:

The Minneapolis City Council unanimously adopted a resolution urging Governor Walz to enact an eviction moratorium as an effort to keep families together. Unfortunately, rent is due soon for so many families. 1/

Iowa City, County Partnership to Test 911 Field Mediation Iowa City and Johnson County are taking part in a pilot program that will aim to develop a protocol that will serve as another response to 911 or other crisis line calls typically handled by local law...

After attending our community responder cohort last year, Johnson County Supervisor Mandi Remington is now championing an unarmed emergency response program pilot in Iowa City and Johnson County!

Safety means sending the right response at the right time.
www.govtech.com/em/safety/io...

Kansas City Passes 5-Year Ban on Mass Detention Facilities – The Kansas City Defender Kansas City passes 5-year moratorium blocking ICE detention centers and private prisons as Trump regime considers KC for 10,000-person immigrant camp.

Localities are truly holding the line.

Kansas City just passed a 5-year ban on detention facilities, putting a decisive stop to Trump's plans for a 10,000-person detention center in the city.
https://kansascitydefender.com/national/immigration/kc-bans-mass-detention-facilities/

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Drop to Pandemic Levels in Sign of Local Climate Laws’ Impact Phasing out fuel oil in buildings, improved energy efficiency and cleaner, greener cars contributed to a 5% decline between 2023 and 2024.

New data shows that NYC's local climate policies are having a BIG impact.

Phasing out fuel oil in buildings, improved energy efficiency and cleaner, greener cars made greenhouse gas emissions drop to pandemic levels 👏
https://www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/23/greenhouse-gas-inventory-emissions-pandemic/

ICE agents in Minneapolis. Photo by Robin Wonsley.

As ICE terrorizes communities in Minneapolis and across the country, Congress is considering whether to INCREASE funding for deportation enforcement. Reach out to your Member of Congress and ask them to hold the line: No new funding for ICE!
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Demand surges for Airbnbs during the World Cup in L.A., with prices jumping 56% The World Cup is still six months away, but demand is surging for Airbnbs in Inglewood and beyond.

The World Cup starts in 5 months and it's already having a huge impact on demand for short term rentals.

Local elected officials in host cities need to strengthen their policies around short term rentals to stabilize residents and make sure they don't get displaced.

I step into 2026 rooted in this truth: our love and our joy for one another is what will get us through.

2025 showed us local is where transformative change begins. I’m so proud of what we’ve accomplished together and how we'll keep on fighting forward in 2026 and beyond!

Thankful to stand alongside my colleague @mikesiegeltx.bsky.social and hundreds of local electeds calling for ICE to leave Minneapolis.

ICE out of Minneapolis.

ICE out of Austin.

@localprogress.bsky.social

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Los Angeles shows being coal-free is not a pipe dream The city of Los Angeles is no longer fueled by coal -- how did they make that happen, and what can other cities learn from experience?

Last month, LA became officially coal-free!

Check out this interview to learn more about how your city can do the same 👇
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/11/nx-s1-5638971/los-angeles-shows-being-coal-free-is-not-a-pipe-dream

Opinion: Cities Can Win the Climate Fight. NYC is Setting the Stage. "New York City's experience demonstrates that large-scale carbon reduction is not only essential but entirely within reach."

NYC is showing us that large-scale carbon reduction is totally possible!

"The path forward is clear; cities can win the climate fight. They just need the collective will to pursue it." 👏
https://citylimits.org/opinion-cities-can-win-the-climate-fight-nyc-is-setting-the-stage/

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Last year:
- Local leaders led the way for freedom and democracy
- We protected our immigrant communities
- We grew state power in CA, CO, MI, and PA
- Developed a roadmap to rein in big tech
- Declared housing for the people by the people

Our 2025 Year in Review showcases how much we were able to accomplish during a difficult year but to also serve as a guide that sustains our mission and hope that together, we will win the needed victories for our communities in 2026 and beyond.

localprog.org/2025YearInRe...