National · NPR · Sep 26

Immigration briefing: ICE eyes mobile detention as Texas agent shooting sparks outcry

The agency is exploring “mobile detention facilities” as it keeps expanding where it can hold people.

Do this: Sign the AAACT petition calling on Congress to replace ICE with a humane, rights-based system.

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National · The Intercept · Sep 22

They Trained to Watch ICE. Now They’re Prepping to Defend the Midterm Elections.

Volunteer networks built to monitor immigration raids are retraining as poll watchers ahead of November.

Do this: Check your voter registration and make a plan for how and when you will vote.

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National · NPR · Sep 18

It’s illegal for armed federal officers to be at polls. Lawsuits seek to ensure that

A new suit argues that floating the idea of federal agents at polling sites is itself voter intimidation.

Do this: Save the nonpartisan Election Protection hotline, 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683), and call it if you see or face intimidation at the polls.

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State · Florida Phoenix · Sep 2

Voting groups file federal challenge against Florida’s ‘SAVE’ Act

Black Voters Matter Fund and LULAC are suing over the state’s new proof-of-citizenship rule for voter registration, set to take effect Jan. 1.

Do this: Register or update your Florida registration before the new rule starts. To vote in the November 3 election you must be registered by October 5.

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State · Central Florida Public Media · Aug 17

One Florida county sees the ripple effects of its cooperation with ICE

In Walton County, a 287(g) deal has immigrant workers staying out of sight in an economy that depends on them.

Do this: Speak during public comment at the next Orange County Commission meeting (dates below) and ask what your county’s agreement with ICE costs and requires.

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National · The Intercept · Aug 16

ICE Shot a Journalist and Threw Him in Detention. He’s Approaching 300 Days Behind Bars With a Festering Wound.

A Los Angeles reporter remains at Adelanto even after the criminal case against him was thrown out.

Do this: Share his story. Attention is often the only protection people in detention have.

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National · Capital B · Jul 7

Black Organizers Are Preparing for a New Era of Voting Rights Battles

With the Voting Rights Act weakened, organizers are turning to state-level laws, youth mobilization, and election protection.

Do this: Check your voter registration, then help someone else check theirs.

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Oct5

State · Oct 5
Voter registration deadline for the Nov. 3 election
Online, by mail, or at your Supervisor of Elections office

Last day to register in Florida or switch parties for the general election.
Oct12

Local · Oct 12 · 2 p.m.
Orlando City Council meeting
Council Chambers, City Hall, 400 S. Orange Ave.

Open to the public, with live public comment.
Oct13

Local · Oct 13 · 9 a.m.
Orange County Commission meeting
County Administration Center, 201 S. Rosalind Ave.

Open to the public, with time for public comment.
Oct19

Local · Oct 19 – Nov 1 · 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily
Early voting in Orange County
Any of the county’s early voting sites

Vote at any early voting location, no matter your precinct.
Oct22

Local · Oct 22 · 5 p.m.
Deadline to request a mail ballot
Orange County Supervisor of Elections

Last chance to have a vote-by-mail ballot sent to you for Nov. 3.
Oct26

Local · Oct 26 · 2 p.m.
Orlando City Council meeting
Council Chambers, City Hall, 400 S. Orange Ave.

Open to the public, with live public comment.
Oct27

Local · Oct 27 · 9 a.m.
Orange County Commission meeting
County Administration Center, 201 S. Rosalind Ave.

Open to the public, with time for public comment.
Nov3

National · Nov 3 · Polls open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Election Day
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Federal, state, and local races are on the ballot. In line by 7 p.m.? You can vote.
Nov9

Local · Nov 9 · 2 p.m.
Orlando City Council meeting
Council Chambers, City Hall, 400 S. Orange Ave.

Open to the public, with live public comment.
Nov10

Local · Nov 10 · 9 a.m.
Orange County Commission meeting
County Administration Center, 201 S. Rosalind Ave.

Open to the public, with time for public comment.
Nov17

State · Nov 17
Florida Legislature organization session
The Capitol, Tallahassee

Newly elected lawmakers are sworn in and chamber leaders take over. A good week to introduce yourself to your new legislators.
Nov17

National · Nov 17 – Nov 20
AAACT advocacy trip to Washington
Capitol Hill

Twelve advocates take the AAACT Mandate and the PATH Act to Congress. Help send them.
Nov30

State · Nov 30 – Dec 3
Florida legislative committee week
The Capitol, Tallahassee

Committees start shaping bills for the 2027 session. Committee meetings take public testimony.
Dec7

Local · Dec 7 · 2 p.m.
Orlando City Council meeting
Council Chambers, City Hall, 400 S. Orange Ave.

Open to the public, with live public comment.
Feb9

National · Feb 9 – Feb 12
AAACT advocacy trip to Washington
Capitol Hill

Eighteen advocates head back to Congress. Help send them.
Mar2

State · Mar 2 – Apr 30
Florida’s 2027 legislative session
The Capitol, Tallahassee

Sixty days when state law gets made. Watch the bills, call your legislators, and show up to testify.