I want to directly share with you a statement I made this afternoon:

"For nearly 250 years, Americans and civil society have relied upon the basic rights bestowed upon us by the Constitution. The Trump administration’s threats to the basic tenets of our democracy endanger the fundamental principles we depend on to safeguard our communities, protect our clean air and water, and ensure a livable future for us all.

The killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good are not isolated. The videos of the recent violence evoke a visceral feeling in us all, as do the accounts of those killed across the country as a result of this administration's attacks against our communities. We condemn this administration’s escalating campaign terrorizing our communities and threatening our fundamental rights.

But this is not enough; we demand leadership alongside it. We call on Congress to leverage their powers over funding for the Department of Homeland Security to hold Kristi Noem and the Trump administration accountable for their unconstitutional and deadly actions.

We believe in the Constitution and the rule of law. These foundational rights, including freedom of speech and assembly without fear of retribution, underlie our work and our mission."

Now, I am asking you to join me and the Sierra Club in demanding this change and accountability. Take action with us today.

And we thank you for always being part of our work, having the courage to speak out, and asking our leaders to do better.

In Solidarity and Gratitude,

Loren Blackford
Executive Director, Sierra Club