A peaceful call for transparency and independent investigation into ICE training, detainment procedures, due process and detention facilities.
Truth demands transparency.Transparency protects detainees
Transparency protects officers
Transparency protects public trustIt is not a protest, strike, boycott, or disruption.
How to Participate:
• Wear a safety pin on your clothing, jacket, uniform.
• Participation is silent, lawful, and voluntary
What this Is — and Is Not:
IS:
• Peaceful
• Lawful
• Nonpartisan
• Non-confrontationalIS NOT:
• A protest or march
• A boycott or strike
• Anti-law enforcement
• An attempt to obstruct or interfere with enforcement operations
Optional Civic Action:
Participants may also choose to contact/ tag their elected representatives or oversight offices to request independent review, evidence preservation, and accurate public communication."I am wearing a safety pin as a peaceful call for transparency and independent investigation into ICE training, detainment procedures, uniforms, and detention facility conditions."Pray.
FAQ: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: Is this Marxism?
A: No. Pinned for Transparency is not Marxist and is not tied to any political or economic ideology. Participation is voluntary, symbolic, non-coercive, and non-disruptive. It focuses on shared democratic principles such as truth, transparency, and due process.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: 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 grass roots effort by a Mom in California that is concerned about what is happening in America. There are no leaders, no membership lists, and no required activities. Anyone may participate independently.Q: Can this be used for other causes or messages?
A: No. Pinned for Transparency is intentionally limited in scope to maintain clarity and avoid confusion. Other causes should use their own symbols and spaces.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 training, procedures, and detention facilities.”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—ensuring that actions followed the law, due process was respected, and facts were accurately reported. Pinned for Transparency does not presume wrongdoing or assign blame; it asks that appropriate oversight bodies review these matters independently.