Established in East County
Your Voice Is Our Power.
We are East County neighbors defending democracy, protecting the vulnerable, and refusing to back down. We march, we organize, we protect our neighbors, and we fight back the only way that lasts — together.
Love Conquers Hate: Vigil at Otay Mesa Detention Center
Join us for a peaceful vigil in solidarity with those held at Otay Mesa Detention Center. This is a moment for our community to show up together — bring a candle, bring a neighbor, and stand for dignity.
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Love Conquers Hate: Vigil at Otay Mesa Detention Center
Sunday, July 26th · 1:30–3:15pm · 7488 Calzada de la Fuente, San Diego (Hosted by Summit Unitarian Universalist Fellowship)
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Immigrant Justice Summer Training Series
Five-call training series · Learn how to connect with immigrant-led organizations and build local response infrastructure.
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Join Us in Lakeside
Fridays · 10–11:30am · Wintercrest Dr & Winter Gardens Blvd
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Solidarity at Otay Mesa
What an unforgettable day of solidarity and action. Our collective vision to bring the reality of the Otay Mesa Detention Center directly into the hearts and living rooms of San Diego County was fully realized.
Together, we raised funds to support the hostages, held together by the steady heartbeat of the drums and the songs of the Rezisters — made possible by ACTIVATE! San Diego, Change Begins With ME, and every volunteer who showed up.
Why We Show Up
The First Amendment Is a Responsibility
In East County, we are building a community that speaks truth to power with courage, dignity, and purpose.
Peaceful & Principled
Every action we take is grounded in non-violence and mutual respect. Our message is amplified, not diminished, when we stand with integrity.
Rooted in East County
We are your neighbors in El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee, Lemon Grove, and throughout East San Diego County. This is where change starts.
Consistent Presence
Change happens through sustained attention. We show up week after week so elected officials know we’re here and paying attention.
Policy, Not Politics
Why We Protest
Many of our members are protesting specific policies and conduct — including practices carried out by agencies like ICE, DHS, and CBP — that have separated families, denied due process, and made our neighbors afraid to go to work, to school, or to the doctor.
We protest actions and policies, not people. Our aim is accountability for how power is used in our communities, and dignity for everyone living in them.
Due Process for Everyone
Every person deserves a fair hearing under the law. We speak up when that principle is ignored, regardless of who is affected.
Accountability for Agencies
When enforcement practices cross the line from public safety into fear and harm, we document it, name it, and demand better.
Visibility Creates Pressure
Elected officials and agencies respond to public attention. Showing up, in numbers, keeps these issues from being ignored.
One Community
We Stand With Our Neighbors
We support all human beings in our communities — regardless of immigration status, faith, race, gender identity, or where they started out. Dignity isn’t conditional, and neither is our solidarity.
When a neighbor is targeted, we show up for them. When a family is afraid, we stand between them and that fear. We take to the streets not for spectacle, but to bring visibility to causes that too often go unseen — because attention is often the first step toward change.
“Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”— First Amendment to the United States Constitution
San Diego, It’s Time to
Activate!
Join a community of diverse, everyday San Diegans standing up for the rights, the freedoms, and the democracy we all share. Your voice matters here.