Community Solidarity Sessions Updates

Dear Community Member,

Welcome to Solidarity Session 3. As we gather today, we invite you to download the full presentation to follow along and refer to throughout our session:

This session brings you the latest updates on state and federal legislation, executive orders, and budgetary decisions that directly affect our neighbors, families, and institutions.

Here’s a snapshot of what we’re covering:

🔹 LGBTQIA+ Rights
New and proposed laws targeting gender-affirming care, trans inclusion in sports, and restrictive education policies.

🔹 Immigration
Executive actions and legislation that criminalize support for undocumented individuals, threaten sanctuary cities, and defund community aid.

🔹 Racism & Civil Rights
Rollbacks of equity-focused programs in schools and communities, and attempts to restrict voter registration through the SAVE Act.

🔹 Reproductive Justice
Cuts to maternal health resources and essential care access, along with changes to Title X and the Affordable Care Act.

🔹 Violence & Policing
Federal directives encouraging militarized policing and the dismantling of DEI in law enforcement.

🔹 Institutional Impacts
How nonprofits, universities, and schools are being reshaped by funding limitations and restrictive laws.

What You Can Do Today:
✅ Share your story at solidaritydata.org
✅ Call your representatives about critical bills:

• H.R. 22 – SAVE Act

• S.B. 29–38 – Michigan Momnibus Package

• H.B. 4336–4342 – Immigration-focused legislation
  ✅ Get involved in shaping budget priorities at both the state and federal levels.

We stand in solidarity with you as we navigate this critical policy landscape together. Thank you for your advocacy, your voice, and your presence today.

In solidarity,
YWCA Kalamazoo Public Policy Team
📧 Adrienne Zaya – azaya@ywcakalamazoo.org
📧 DJ Perry – sperry@ywcakalamazoo.org
📧 Emily Brittain – ebrittain@ywcakalamazoo.org