26 Jan 2026




Letter #1 by BT (ICE)
A letter from Cindy Hyde-Smith and a suggested response

Dear Ms. T…..:
 
Thank you for your recent correspondence regarding the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
 
As a strong supporter of strengthening border security and the enforcement of U.S. immigration laws, I stand with ICE and all our federal law enforcement officers who risk their lives to keep our communities safe. President Trump won election to a second term, in part, because he promised to secure the border and address all the criminal, economic, and social harms caused by the Biden administration’s ill-advised open border policies. I do not condone law enforcement officers being demonized for carrying out their duties to uphold the rule of law and protect public safety. I recognize that some may not support how our nation’s immigration laws are being enforced, but do not believe that opposition should be expressed by attempting to impede a law enforcement action. As we saw in Minneapolis, Minnesota, such activities can quickly deescalate to a tragic loss of life.
 
It is a great privilege to represent the people of Mississippi, and I will always strive to justify the confidence that has been placed in me as your United States Senator. 
 
Having the benefit of your views is important to me. I appreciate your taking the time to write.
 
Sincerely,
  
CINDY HYDE-SMITH
United States Senator
 
CHS/RR

Response to Cindy Hyde-Smith’s position on ICE.

Dear Senator Hyde-Smith:

Indivisible DeSoto MS is in receipt of your letter covering your position on ICE.

To put it bluntly, you are wrong. There is no place in America for a masked militia terrorizing her citizens or any human being. 

We have laws in this country that are meant to keep us safe and allow us to protest our government.  Your response proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that you will do and say whatever it takes to keep your seat in Congress. 

Our organization has endorsed Scott Colom and we will work hard to elect him to replace you. 

Sincerely, 

Letter #2 by KC (Do your job)
This is an adaptation of an internet meme. 

Dear Congress: 

Find some strength in yourself and stand up for this country and the people who live here. 

We have a masked militia in our streets murdering citizens who are doing nothing wrong.

If you cannot find it in yourself to do something about that, then please know we will find new leadership.

If you think you are safe because you live in a non-competitive district, think again.

We are not afraid of figuring out how to get you out of office if you will not keep us safe. 

Do your jobs.  Do it with an ounce of the bravery of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

Do better or do a different job.

Sincerely,

  Please read the action item note at the bottom of this email.  The note is after the email and physical addresses and is in bold red typeface.


Physical Addresses:


Sen Chuck Schumer (D)

322 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510

Phone: (202) 224-6542

Fax: (202) 228-3027


Sen John Thune (R)

United States Senate SD-511

Washington, DC 20510

Phone: (202) 224-2321

Fax: (202) 228-5429

Toll-Free: 1-866-850-3855


Speaker Mike Johnson (R)

521 Cannon House Office Building 
Washington, DC 20515 
Phone: 202-225-2777
*Meetings by Appointment Only*


Sen Bill Hagerty


Sen Marsha Blackburn (R)

357 Dirksen Office Building

Washington, DC 20519

Phone: (202) 224-3344

FAX: (202) 228-0566


Sen Cindy Hyde-Smith (R)

528 Hart Senate Office Building

Washington, DC 20510-2405


Sen Roger Wicker (R)
425 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-6253425425 Russell Sen


Rep Steve Cohen (D)

2268 Rayburn HOB

Washington, DC  20515

Phone: (202) 225-3265
Fax: (202) 225-5663
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm ET

Rep Trent Kelly (R)

2268 Rayburn HOB

Washington, DC  20515

Phone: (202) 255-3265

FAX: (202) 255-5663

Office hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm ET


Rep Bennie G. Thompson (D)

2466 Rayburn HOB

Washington, DC  20515

Phone: (202) 225-5876
Fax: (202) 225-5898

Gov Bill Lee (R)

Governor State Capitol, 1st Floor 600 Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Blvd. 

Nashville, TN 37243 

(615) 741-2001


Gov Tate Reeves (R)

550 High St. Sillers Building, 

19th Floor Jackson, MS 39201 

(601) 359-3150 

(601) 359-3741


Once you’ve sent your letter(s), send an email to me with “Letter Committee” in the subject line.  The only thing that needs to be in the body of the letter is the name of the recipient, the subject of your letter and the number of letters, postcards or emails you sent. 

Example: Hyde-Smith: Gaza (1)

Need help?  Send me an email. Please put “Letter Committee” in the subject line. My email address for this project is: 


tuchelsgal@bellsouth.net


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Stats for report: For Letter Committee Use Only

5 Jan 2026

This week’s tracking: 

9 letters; postcards 3; phone calls: 0

Mississippi:


Hyde-Smith: Venezuela (BT, KJ, BS)
Wicker: Venezuela (BT, KJ, BS)
Kelly: Venezuela (KJ, BS)
Thompson: Venezuela (BT)
Reeves: Subject of letter (# of letters sent)
White: Subject of letter (# of letters sent)
Postcards: BS

Tennessee:

Blackburn: Subject of letter (# of letters sent)
Hagerty: Subject of letter (# of letters sent)
Cohen: Subject of letter (# of letters sent)
Lee: Subject of letter (# of letters sent)

12 Jan 2026
This week’s tracking:
Letters: 9    Postcards:  0 Phone calls: 3

Mississippi:


Hyde-Smith: Healthcare (BS)
Hyde-Smith: ICE (DQ, BT)
Wicker: Healthcare (BS, )
Wicker: ICE (DQ, BT )
Kelly: DQ (DQ)
Thompson: ICE (BT)
Reeves: Subject of letter (# of letters sent)
White: Subject of letter (# of letters sent)
Phone calls: ICE: (DQ, DQ. DQ)

Tennessee:

Blackburn: Subject of letter (# of letters sent)
Hagerty: Subject of letter (# of letters sent)
Cohen: Subject of letter (# of letters sent)
Lee: Subject of letter (# of letters sent)

19 Jan 2026
This week’s tracking:
Letters: 3   Postcards:   Phone calls:
Mississippi:


Hyde-Smith: ICE (BT)
Wicker: ICE (BT)
Kelly: Subject of letter (# of letters sent)
Thompson: ICE (BT)
Reeves: Subject of letter (# of letters sent)
White: Subject of letter (# of letters sent)

Tennessee:

Blackburn: Subject of letter (# of letters sent)
Hagerty: Subject of letter (# of letters sent)
Cohen: Subject of letter (# of letters sent)
Lee: Subject of letter (# of letters sent)

26 Jan 2026
This week’s tracking:
Letters: 3   Postcards:   Phone calls: 3

Mississippi:


Hyde-Smith: ICE (AC)
Wicker: ICE (AC)
Kelly: ICE (AC)
Thompson: Subject of letter (# of letters sent)
Reeves: Subject of letter (# of letters sent)
White: Subject of letter (# of letters sent)

Tennessee:

Blackburn: Subject of letter (# of letters sent)
Hagerty: Subject of letter (# of letters sent)
Cohen: Subject of letter (# of letters sent)
Lee: Subject of letter (# of letters sent)

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