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Topics for the week of March 30th, 2026:

US Senate and House

Please take the time this week to call Senators Bernie Moreno, Jon Husted, and Representative Troy Balderson

 Senator Bernie Moreno. 202-224-2315, 614-469-2083- Columbus, OH

Senator Jon Husted, 202-224-3353, 614-369-4925 - Columbus, OH

 Representative Troy Balderson. 202-225-5355, 614-523-2555 - Pickerington, OH

 We have two federal topics this week.

End The War With Iran

On February 28th, Trump partnered with Israel to launch “major combat operations” in Iran, killing Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei and drawing several other countries into armed conflict. Since then, 13 American service members have died.  Thousands of civilians throughout the region have been killed.  And there is no end in sight. 

Both chambers of Congress introduced resolutions to restrict Trump’s power over this illegal and unwanted “war of choice”, but both resolutions were voted down by senators and representative more concerned for their careers than the good of the country.  

Though Trump and his cabinet members continue to change the rationale as to why he attacked Iran, they have bragged about their success in what they have continually referred to as a “war.” Even so, many Republicans in Congress have argued over semantics, suggesting Trump hasn’t violated the Constitution by “declaring war” in spite of the deaths of hundreds by airstrikes in Iran and surrounding countries, the torpedoing of over twenty Iranian ships in international waters, the use of new forms of AI warfare, and the deaths of US service members in the conflict.

Trump has not provided a plan for moving forward, claiming he will do “whatever it takes.” It is likely that Trump will soon seek emergency funding—despite the billions already spent on military operations in Iran and in the face of countless devastating domestic budget cuts.  

Congress cannot allow Trump to start and exploit devastating geopolitical conflicts for his own benefit. Call your representatives and tell them to assert their constitutional authority over this unjustified and unnecessary war of choice.

Script

Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [YOUR CITY].

I’m calling to demand [Senator Husted, Senator Moreno, Rep. Balderson] put an end to Trump’s unconstitutional and unwanted war with Iran. I urge [Senator Husted, Senator Moreno, Rep. Balderson]  to…

• introduce and vote on another war powers resolution to exert Congress's constitutional authority over military conflict, (and)

• conduct aggressive oversight with public hearings on the Trump administration's actions in Iran, (and)

• refuse to pass any supplemental funding for this unauthorized military action, (and)

• support articles of impeachment and move to convict and remove Trump for his repeated defiance of the Constitution.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

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

Oppose a DHS Deal with ICE Funding and any attempt to pass the SAVE America Act - Call Representative Balderson

March 27, 2026: By a voice vote, the Senate has passed a DHS funding bill for all DHS agencies except ICE and CBP. The bill has already been rejected by House Speaker Johnson.  

Additionally, Senate Republicans are organizing a budget reconciliation bill to pass ICE funding and parts of the SAVE America Act with a partisan 50-vote threshold (although using budget reconciliation to pass the SAVE America Act would almost certainly violate Senate parliamentary rules).  Demand your representatives oppose any deal that maintains the status quo operations of these rogue agencies while attempting to sneak through a voter suppression bill.

Since ICE and CBP were established in 2003, the agencies have terrorized immigrant communities, conducted unconstitutional border checkpoints, torn apart families, denied immigrants their due process rights, subjected detained immigrants to physical, sexual, and mental abuse, and ICE agents have repeatedly entered homes without a judge-signed warrant, in a flagrant violation of the Fourth Amendment.

The murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minnesota were the 9th and 10th ICE shootings since September 2025.

Call on your representatives to block any DHS appropriations bill or Continuing Resolution (CR) that maintains funding for ICE or CBP without significant reforms. This lawless and violent agency must be brought under control.

Script

Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [YOUR CITY].

I’m calling to urge [Rep. Balderson] to vote against a Continuing Resolution for DHS that also attempts to sneak through a voter suppression bill.  I urge [Rep. Balderson] to only support a funding bill that includes significant changes to ICE and Border Patrol. These lawless agencies are recklessly endangering the American public and must be reined in. The necessary changes I would like to see enacted include

[Choose any number of the following]:

• A repeal of H.R. 1's $170 billion slush fund for ICE and Border Patrol, (and)

• A requirement that agents remove their masks and show identification, (and)

• Mandatory Body Cameras for all ICE, Border Patrol and other DHS agents, (and)   

• A ban on arrests without judicial warrants, no use of administrative warrants, (and)

• A ban on roving patrols, racial profiling, and arrest quotas, (and)

• A ban on agents’ access to polling locations, schools, day cares, medical facilities, and other vulnerable locations, (and)

• A return of Border Patrol officers to the border, (and)

• Independent inspectors and oversight of all detention facilities to ensure humane treatment of detainees, (and)

• Independent misconduct investigations, a universal code of conduct for agents, increased local oversight, and expanded rights for individuals to sue over violations, (and)

• A ban on the detention and deportation of children, (and)

• A ban on the use of surveillance technology to track people, (and)

• An end to the use of deadly force and the detention and deportation of U.S. citizens and lawfully present immigrants.

I expect Congress to do their job to enforce these laws and demand the investigation and prosecution of agents who break them.  Stop collaborating with this corrupt and lawless administration! 

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Ohio Gov., Senate and House of Representatives

Please take time this week to call Ohio Senator Tim Schaffer, Representative Thadeus Claggett, and Representative Kevin Miller 

Senator Tim Schaffer. (614) 466-8076

Representative Thaddeus Claggett. (614) 466-1482

Representative Kevin MIller. (614) 466-2500

Governor DeWine. (614) 644-4357. https://governor.ohio.gov/contact/contact-us

We have one state topic this week.

Support Haitian Immigrants Living In Ohio

Script (for senator/representatives) 

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is actively opposing the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants, arguing that revoking it would devastate the Springfield, Ohio, economy and local workforce. These immigrants are hard-working, fill critical jobs, and losing them would halt economic progress. 

Despite pressure to end TPS from federal authorities, DeWine has highlighted the economic contributions of the Haitian community, urging a re-designation or extension of their status.

A federal judge blocked termination of Temporary Protected status in early February, temporarily preserving work authorization for Haitians.

DeWine has been meeting with local leaders to prepare, while state agencies are making contingency plans for potential future, abrupt changes in status. 

Script (for senator/representatives) 

Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [YOUR CITY]. 

I am calling to urge [Senator Schaffer/Representative Claggett/Representative Miller] to join Governor DeWine in his support of Haitian Immigrants living and working in Springfield and throughout Ohio.  These immigrants are here legally, are not criminals, and have become a vital part of their communities.  

Thank you for your time and consideration.

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

Governor DeWine

(614) 644-4357

https://governor.ohio.gov/contact/contact-us

Script (for Governor DeWine) 

Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [YOUR CITY]. 

I am calling to urge Governor DeWine to continue his support of Haitian Immigrants living and working in Springfield and throughout Ohio.  Please work with state and local officials to protect these people from cruel and inhumane treatment at the hands of the Trump/ ICE agents.   Thank you for your time and consideration.

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