Three Quick Actions

Deadline for public comment on Medicaid cuts, new voter guides and this week's judges to thank

DEADLINE TO COMMENT ON TRUMP PLAN TO GUT MEDICAID

The assault on Medicaid just keeps getting worse. We all knew the Medicaid “work requirements” from the MAGA murder budget are just cuts (92% of people on Medicaid already work, are caregivers, are disabled, or attend school!), using red tape to create administrative burdens that keep eligible people from getting the support they’re supposed to. But now the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have rolled out an interim final rule with specific guidance on how states should implement them that’s far tougher than anticipated, making some of the most vulnerable people in our society jump through the GOP’s hoops and likely leading to even deeper coverage losses.

Today is the FINAL DAY to submit comments to CMS through the Federal Register. ✍🏻 We can weigh in with specific details and data on how the rule would affect us, our organization or our community here. We can find tips on how to write an effective public comment here, and supplement with data from our state or key congressional districts here. ✍🏾

Many congressional Republicans insisted during the run-up to the budget’s passage that people with disabilities and those who depend on this safety net would still be protected. We should be reminding them of this promise and demanding they keep it. 🗣️ Families USA has set up a customizable email tool we can use to reach out to our reps, along with language we can use for calls, here. Let’s put it to work! 🗣️

🗣️ We can also reach out to our state legislators and governors and ask them to urge our congressional delegations to stop or delay these new burdens, since they’ll be the ones charged with and carrying the costs of implementing them. 🗣️

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HELP NEW VOTERS CAST THEIR BALLOTS

Every cycle, millions of newly registered young voters intend to cast their first ballot—and a large number never do, because the process is more confusing than it should be. Vote Forward wants to change that, sending handwritten guides to new voters with the practical information they actually need: how to vote, when to vote, what to bring. For these midterms, they’re focused on Pennsylvania, where there are four House races crucial to control of the chamber. ✍🏽 Let’s adopt new voters and assist in their work by signing up here. ✍🏻

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THIS WEEK’S JUDGES TO THANK

Facing threats, political pressure and a Supreme Court majority that has frequently not had their backs, lower court judges are still doing vitally important work to keep this administration’s power within the bounds of the law. (Making it all the more important Democrats hold the line on keeping Trump from stacking the courts.) Let’s acknowledge their work and send encouragement to keep fighting.

Judge Andrew Gordon dismissed Kash Patel’s $10 million defamation suit against Jim Stewartson for calling him a “googly-eyed Kremlin bitch” and a “blatantly incompetent chud.” ✍🏻 Let’s write a note or postcard to thank Judge Gordon for upholding our First Amendment right to criticize public officials. ✍🏽

Chief Judge Andrew Gordon
United States District Court, District of Nevada
333 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89101

Judge Zahid Quraishi has rejected a Department of Justice request for access to New Jersey voter rolls. ✍🏽 Let’s write a note or postcard to thank Judge Quraishi for protecting New Jersey voters’ private information. ✍🏻

Judge Zahid Quraishi
402 East State St.
Trenton, NJ 08608

Similarly, Judge Claria Horn Boom rejected a Department of Justice request for access to Kentucky voter rolls. ✍🏻 Let’s write a note or postcard to thank Judge Boom for protecting Kentucky voters’ private information. ✍🏽

Judge Claria Horn Boom
310 South Main Street
London, KY 4074

Judge Enjoliqué Aytch Lett has ordered Trump to turn over financial documents relating to his Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust, dating back to Jan. 1, 2023, in relation to his $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC. He’s claiming massive financial losses due to their coverage of his role in January 6th. ✍🏽 Let’s write a note or postcard to thank Judge Lett for requiring Trump to provide proof of his accusations. ✍🏻

Judge Enjoliqué Aytch Lett
C. Clyde Atkins U.S. Courthouse
301 North Miami Avenue, 10th floor
Miami, Florida 33128

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