Trump Out, ICE Out: Statewide Outreach to Our Representatives
Constituent visit to Rep. Lynch’s Boston office. Photo via Mass 50501 volunteer.
Last year, on Presidents’ Day, we rallied to say No Kings on Presidents’ Day! This year, we took that energy directly to our congressional representatives for the second time in under a month.
On February 17th, a dedicated team of activists and leaders joined forces for a National Day of Action to lobby for the impeachment of Trump and an end to ICE’s reign of terror. Nationwide groups included the 50501 Movement, FLARE USA, Removal Coalition, and Citizens’ Impeachment. At the state level, Mass 50501 partnered with Indivisible Mass Coalition and multiple local organizations from across Massachusetts. Together with our coalition partners, we organized meetings with congressional offices in every single district in Massachusetts.
Around 70 impassioned and empowered residents visited their representatives, each with the same message: Impeach Donald Trump and Stop ICE. Through this lobbying action, Mass 50501 and our partner organizations expanded regional networks, supported community building, and applied pressure to our elected officials.
Constituents holding a copy of H.Res. 939, the impeachment articles against Donald Trump filed by Rep. Al Green in December 2025, during a visit to Rep. Keating’s Plymouth office. Photo via Mass 50501 volunteer.
Each group had two volunteers taking on the roles of “district guide” and “district support.” These volunteers led briefings prior to their meeting at their congressperson’s office, and this preparation allowed the groups to coordinate a unified approach. The district guides began each meeting by expressing their groups' grave concerns about the terrors of ICE and highlighting the importance of defunding and abolishing ICE, as well as the dire need for articles of impeachment to be introduced against the president—something that any House representative has the power to do on their own. Then, they opened the floor for participants to share their own stories with the congressional representatives or their staffers, emphasizing the emotional appeal as to why action is necessary right now. These personal appeals reminded the representatives that our demands are grounded in a deep respect for the principle of human rights and human dignity, and also a fear for our future as a nation.
Constituent visit to Rep. Trahan’s Lowell office. Photo via Mass 50501 volunteer.
In the 3rd District at Rep. Trahan’s office, one woman shared a deeply emotional story about her young son’s reaction to the news of the ICE raid in Lindenwold, NJ. The District 3 constituent shared that, after watching a video of fourth and fifth graders running from armed ICE agents who showed up at their school bus stop, she and her eleven-year-old son sat down together to come up with a plan for what he should do if ICE comes to his bus stop. They even coordinated their plan with neighbors who would welcome him into their homes during such a crisis, if needed. A military veteran called ICE’s actions abhorrent and compared what is happening on U.S. streets to the horrors he saw while deployed overseas. He shared that he has been notified he is on an FBI watchlist as a result of his efforts to defend our democracy, and that he and his wife have come up with a plan for what she should do if he is taken to jail.
There were variations among the districts. Participants in the 2nd District were able to meet Rep. McGovern and speak their concerns directly to him, while in other districts, meetings were held with staffers. Eighteen people showed up to Rep. Trahan’s office in the 3rd District. Eight people from the 4th District spoke with Rep. Auchincloss’s staff to both thank him for his support of impeaching Kristi Noem and to encourage him to push forward with impeachment of the President and other cabinet members. In the 9th District, 13 participants split between three offices to drop off 233 signatures on a petition demanding greater restrictions on ICE, impeachment of President Trump, and greater constituent engagement. Following the meeting in the 6th District, Rep. Moulton announced weekly office hours. We were encouraged to learn that, except for Rep. Clark, the entire Massachusetts House delegation has voted in favor of debating impeachment of Trump in the House of Representatives.
Constituent visit to Rep. Keating’s New Bedford office. Photo via Mass 50501 volunteer.
We intend to keep this pressure on our elected officials through future lobbying visits, ongoing phone calls, and other outreach efforts, as well as part of our upcoming protests (No Kings March 28th!). You don’t have to wait for another national day of action to visit your representative—you can find your representative, call their office, and schedule a visit right now. Based on our experiences with these recent lobbying actions, here are some tips to maximize your success.
Do:
Arrange to go with a group of like-minded folks. If you need help finding your people, join our Discord to make more local connections.
Make an appointment at least a few days in advance.
Understand your rep’s positions and actions in advance—thank them for supportive actions they’ve already taken or statements they’ve made, respectfully call them out on areas where they haven’t shown the leadership we want.
Be honest and direct.
Provide clear descriptions of what specific actions you want to see your representative take. Let them know you want them to do their job.
Be brief if addressed, patient if you are not. Not everyone will get a chance to speak when visiting as a group.
Tell personal stories about how Trump and the Regime are hurting your friends or family.
Demonstrate emotion in a controlled fashion.
Smile. You want to build cordial relationships with the staff.
Wear pro-democracy swag. (No Kings, Indivisible, 50501, etc)
Build community around the meeting. Go to lunch with your group after the event. Talk about the experience. Think about better ways to make the argument. Interpret the responses of the representative—understand their perspective.
Make a plan to follow-up through phone calls, emails, and future in-person visits.
Don’t:
Forget to silence your cell phone to maintain focus and show respect.
Raise your voice, yell, or complain.
Talk over others when they are speaking.
Bring signs, flags, or other objects that might make maneuvering inside difficult.
Constituents meeting with Rep. McGovern at his Worcester office. Photo via Mass 50501 volunteer.
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