Mission: "A peaceful call for transparency and independent oversight of ICE training, detention practices, due process protections, and facility conditions."
Truth demands transparency.Transparency protects the public.
Transparency protects detainees.
Transparency protects officers.
Transparency protects public trust.It is not a protest, strike, boycott, or disruption.
How to Participate:
• Wear a safety pin on your clothing.
• Participation is silent, lawful, and voluntary.
Other forms of civic involvement:Social Media:• Some participants post a photo on social media.
Suggested caption:A peaceful call for transparency and independent investigation into ICE training, detainment practices, due process protections, and detention facility conditions.#PinnedForTransparency
www.pinnedfortransparency.com
Phone:• You may call your representative and say:"Hello, I’m a constituent calling to express support for transparency and independent oversight of ICE practices. I’m participating by wearing a safety pin as a peaceful symbol calling for transparency and accountability in ICE training, detention practices, due process protections, and detention facility conditions. Thank you for your time."
Send an email or written letter:• You may write your elected representatives or the President.
Download a sample letter to send your representative.
Prayer:• Add to your personal prayers
• Pray with your small group
• Pray as a church
What this Is — and Is Not:
This effort is:
• Peaceful
• Lawful
• Nonpartisan
• Non-confrontationalThis effort is not:
• A protest or march
• A boycott or strike
• Anti-law enforcement
• An attempt to obstruct or interfere with enforcement operations
Frequently Asked Questions:Q: Why does transparency matter?
A: Transparency helps ensure that public agencies operate under the rule of law and protect human rights. Independent oversight builds trust and accountability.Q: Why a safety pin?
A: A symbol of protection, accountability, and transparency.Q. How is this different from the safety pin movement that emerged in 2016?
A. While safety pins have been used in the past as symbols of interpersonal solidarity, Pinned for Transparency uses the symbol differently. Here, the safety pin represents a call for institutional transparency, public oversight, and accountability in government practice. The focus is not on identity or affiliation, but on civic responsibility and the public’s right to know.Q: Is this a protest, boycott, or strike?
A: No. Pinned for Transparency is not a protest, boycott, strike, or demonstration. It does not involve disruption, pressure tactics, or interference with daily life or institutions.Q: Why use a symbol instead of protests or demands?
A: Symbols allow people to express concern without disruption, confrontation, or pressure. A visible symbol makes concern recognizable and consistent while respecting daily life, workplaces, and differing viewpoints.Q: Does wearing a safety pin actually do anything?
A: Wearing safety pin is a form of symbolic civic expression. While symbols do not change policy on their own, they help signal that concern is widespread, steady, and serious—supporting oversight, media attention, and accountability without escalation.Q: Why am I contacting state reps if this is federal?
A. While ICE is federal, state leaders can support oversight through resolutions, public statements, and coordination with congressional delegations.Q: Is this anti–law enforcement or anti-government?
A: No. Pinned for Transparency supports lawful, transparent enforcement and respect for due process. It does not oppose law enforcement or government institutions.Q: Is participation required or expected?
A: No. Participation is entirely voluntary. People may participate quietly, visibly, or not at all.Q: Who is organizing Pinned for Transparency?
A: This is a grassroots effort by a concerned citizen in California. There is no formal leadership, membership, or funding. Anyone may participate independently.Q: Can this be used for other causes or messages?
A: Pinned for Transparency is intentionally limited in scope to call for transparency and independent investigation.Q: What should I say if someone asks why I’m wearing a safety pin?
A: A simple response is enough:
“It's Pinned for Transparency — a peaceful call for transparency, and independent investigation into ICE policies and procedures.”Q: Who is funding Pinned for Transparency?
A: Pinned for Transparency has no funding, no financial backers, and no organizational budget. There is no treasury, no sponsorships, no paid leadership, and no donations. The expression is entirely decentralized and voluntary, driven by individuals who choose to participate on their own. No money is collected, no fundraising is done, and no expenses are paid on behalf of any entity. This ensures the movement stays noncommercial, nonpartisan, and free from the influence of donors or special interests.Q: What or who is Pinned for Transparency calling to be investigated?
A: Pinned for Transparency is calling congress to require an independent investigation into ICE training, detainment procedures, due process and detention facility conditions. This includes reviewing how ICE enforcement actions were conducted, how force was used, how evidence was handled, and how information was communicated to the public. The focus is on process, accountability, and transparency—training, detention conditions, and due process compliance, reporting transparency. Pinned for Transparency does not presume wrongdoing or assign blame; it asks that appropriate oversight bodies review these matters independently.