DC under occupation

Since August 11, DC has been dealing with armed soldiers on our streets and masked federal agents disappearing our friends and loved ones.

During this period of heightened danger, we need to work keep each other safe and get these forces out of our communities. Here are actions, resources, and events to help do that.

Actions for DC residents

Actions for allies nationwide

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For allies: Tell Congress to get federal forces out NOW
For allies: Tell Congress to get federal forces out NOW
For allies in Tennesee
For allies in Tennesee

Urge Governor Bill Lee to end the Guard’s deployment in Washington, D.C. and reject any plan to send troops into Memphis.

For allies in Mississippi
For allies in Mississippi

Friends in Mississippi, send a letter to Governor Reeves right now telling him to recall your National Guard members from DC.

For allies in Louisiana
For allies in Louisiana

Friends in Louisiana, send a letter to Governor Landry right now telling him to recall your National Guard members from DC.

For allies in West Virginia
For allies in West Virginia

Friends in West Virginia, send a letter to Governor Morrissey right now telling him to recall your National Guard members from DC.

For allies in Ohio
For allies in Ohio

Friends in Ohio, send a letter to Governor DeWine right now telling him to recall your National Guard members from DC.

For allies in South Carolina
For allies in South Carolina

Friends in South Carolina, send a letter to Governor McMaster telling him to recall your National Guard members from DC.

Upcoming Events

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Community Fair
Oct 4
Community Fair

Resources

We Rise Up

DC communities reject this occupation. Here’s what that looks like.

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We Are All DC
We Are All DC

On September 6, more than 10,000 people came together in DC to demand an immediate end to Trump’s occupation of the District.

Press Conference: DC Councilmembers, veterans group, and Free DC call on Congress to end the DC occupation
Press Conference: DC Councilmembers, veterans group, and Free DC call on Congress to end the DC occupation
We won't cooperate with companies that profit off occupation and detention
We won't cooperate with companies that profit off occupation and detention
DC youth speak out on policing, occupation, and their vision for safety
DC youth speak out on policing, occupation, and their vision for safety
DC Community Leaders Demand Immediate Withdrawal of All Escalated Federal Forces
DC Community Leaders Demand Immediate Withdrawal of All Escalated Federal Forces
In photos: DC is our home, Trump can’t have it
In photos: DC is our home, Trump can’t have it

On August 11, Free DC held a press conference and rally to make it clear to Trump that DC is our home and it belongs to DC residents.