Had my meeting with the immigration attorney

[gopiscrap]

First off, I want to thank everyone for their kind expressions of support and encouragement.

I just got done with meeting with the immigration attorney that I have. It was a good meeting. Most of it dealt with paperwork etc. He wants me to have about 2500.00 available in case I need bail. I need several copies of my Citizenship certificate. He wants me to have copies of my Alien Registration card and also my green card that I had before citizenship. He wants me to make sure that I have copies made for both my kids so in case something happens they have quick acess to documents. He gave me a card that I can put in my wallet to call the Nortwest Immigrant Rights Project, also the ACLU (of which I am a member) he said that if I go protest, I need to stay in the middle of a pack of people so I can't just be grabbed.

He said he would prefer that I don't protest, but said if I must, to be very careful. I told him that it is not in my dna to sit passively when there is such injustice. My faith will not let be silent, I also wish to be on the right side of history. Then there is being able to tell my grand children that I did what I could.

The attorney said that I am at heightened risk because of previously being put on the no fly list twice and also being charged with inciting a riot when George Bush the first came to Tacoma and we arranged a "welcome" for him that forced him to leave town 17 minutes early. The third reason I am at risk is because I have had the trump administration take me to court and challeng my citizenship. (Which I won the last time and was awarded attorney fees.)

The final thing he said to me is to make sure my neighbors, co-workers and specially my church community to know what's up.

So friends thank you s much for your support. I will keep you posted on any future developments.

Together we make "Good trouble" and stand up for our neighbors and those who have no voice.

Peace
Mike Collier

[Nevilledog]

1. Thank you for the update!

[gopiscrap]

4. sure....he said that the more

who know what's up the better it is. If I am nabbed, I will have some one from my family to let my friends at DU to be aware of what is happeneing

[Nevilledog]

7. He's giving you good advice.

[BeerBarrelPolka]

2. Keep it going Mike!!

[Karadeniz]

3. This is ridiculous!!! Can you sue the govt for harassment or would that be

opening a can of worms? Thank God you have support.

[gopiscrap]

5. I tried to sue the last time and all I got

was compensation for the attorney, my travel expenses and to days lost work time

[LoisB]

6. That all sounds like good advice. It will probably not be too much longer before a natural born

citizen will need to carry a copy of his/her birth certificate.

Be careful out there.

[soldierant]

25. Not that

that will help if onw is darker than a brown paper bag or if one's English speaking is not "American" enough. Or in any number of other circumstances. But yes. And absolutely a copy. Don't allow an original anywhere that it might be stolen or seized.

[LoisB]

32. Yes. Carry copies only. I didn't think of that. Thank you for that sound advice.

[sheshe2]

8. Sending you positive energy.

Stay safe, Mike.

[SheltieLover]

13. Me too, She!

[Deuxcents]

9. I wish for you and your family a very peaceful and prosperous pursuit of happiness here 🌺

[Figarosmom]

10. So far, so good.

But it socks that this is something that is going to be on your mind constantly until the nut job on the hill is gone.

[hlthe2b]

11. Damn... I am so sorry this is happening, but I am grateful you are on top of it...

Your DU family is certainly behind you (albeit that mention is probably not a lot of help, given the politics)...

Be safe, be careful, be free!

[surfered]

12. Glad to hear. Continued good luck!

[SheltieLover]

14. Please consider sitting out protest for your family's sake as you've already bn targeted?

Just my opinion.

Good vibes to you!!!

[TomSlick]

26. I agree.

Take your lawyer's advice.

You need to look out for your family. Let the rest of us handle the protests.

[SheltieLover]

33. Absolutely take lawyer's advice!

I cannot even imagine the trauma suffered by the families of those trafficked!

Time to pass the torch. Let others step up. And they are!!!

[democrank]

15. I appreciate your determination

Best of luck to you~

[EuterpeThelo]

16. It's just unreal

that this is where we are now.

I'm so, so sorry you are having to deal with all this, but I sincerely applaud your courage and determination not to shrink away from your long-held convictions.

My life partner of 20+ years (taken by COVID in 2020) was a naturalized citizen born in England. There are almost no bright spots about having had to bury him, but one of the only ones has been not having to worry about his status being revoked because of his big, fat mouth when it came to speaking out about authoritarianism (which was one of my favorite things about him)! That and my not having to watch his heart shatter into pieces watching his worst nightmares about his beloved adopted country come to pass.

[richdj25]

17. Mike, you're a lot braver than

many of the politicians we have these days, by putting your absolute freedom on the line. Those guys on Capitol Hill and the like offer nothing more than empty words.

Thank you for the inspiration.

[allegorical oracle]

18. Best of luck, and at risk of sounding like your grandmother, suggest that you

keep your arm or body tats (if any) under cover until you and yours are safe.

[Passages]

19. It is infuriating to me you have to go through this mess.

So sorry, and good luck!

[JMCKUSICK]

20. Please give us regular hello's so if you do disappear, we will also notice.

[calimary]

37. Yes PLEASE!!! Check in as often as you can, Mike!

We’ll be wanting to know you’re okay.

[Wild blueberry]

21. Thank you for the update

How about having a few "protest buddies" with you each time?
Keep making good trouble AND keep safe enough to continue.
Rooting for you!

[90-percent]

22. Thanks for the update mike

Please stay away from protests and town halls. You now have a target on yoyr back and the growing amount of protesters will handle the public attendance for fighting this unamerican unconstitutional dementia enriched russia loving authorities.

PLEASE BE SAFE and sequestered!

-90% jimmy

[mcar]

23. Blessings on you

Please be safe.

[Ms. Toad]

24. I would encourage you to act silently in support, rather than actively protest.

I am the public face of a number of issues, because I can afford to be (financially, socially, job-wise, race, citizenship, etc.). But if I was vulnerable, I would try to find ways to support with less risk of being a lightning rod. Making and distributing flyers, making posters for the events, providing transportation to/from events, being the person on-call in case protesters need an emergency contact, etc. There are lots of ways to be on the right side of history, without risking deportation.

[yobrault1]

28. deportation or

worse.

[yobrault1]

27. Stay safe for as long as you can stand it

as a possible target, good trouble can be lethal to some. The civil rights movement was not bloodless but the fight was necessary.

[Vinca]

29. How on earth can they oust you if you're a citizen???? This is just nuts.

[gopiscrap]

31. trump says he can

and unless we have a Supreme Court to stop him, there's not a lot we can do

[KT2000]

30. Check in often please

that way we know they have not taken you. You are so smart to get on top of this. One of the students in the east had preparations done in case he was taken, and it got him out faster than any others who have been taken.

Sending strength vibes from the Olympic Peninsula!!

[wordstroken]

34. Really appreciate your update, Mike. Your DU family stands with you. Your strength and courage are inspiring.

Much respect and admiration for all you do.
Stay strong.


🦋 wordstroken

[CaptainTruth]

35. Best of luck against this ruthless regime.

[FrankTC]

36. Thank-you For Your Service