Now is the time to take action
Send an Email to Our Senators to Express Your Concerns
What You Can Do
Take Four Small Actions to Make a Big Impact: Act Today!
Every voice counts. Sign the petition, attend a rally, or help spread the word. Together, we can stop this nomination—and send a message that justice isn’t for sale.
Email Senators Padilla and Schiff today. Urge them to block Bill Essayli’s nomination and defend Californians from partisan abuse, prosecutorial overreach, and threats to democracy.
Speak out in your local paper. Share why Essayli’s record—targeting LGBTQ+ youth, attacking voting rights—makes him unfit for federal office. Public pressure works.
Add your name to the growing chorus opposing Essayli’s nomination. We must stop the weaponization of justice before it becomes a permanent feature of government.
Make a quick call to demand action. Tell Padilla and Schiff: Bill Essayli endangers civil rights, targets communities, and cannot be trusted with federal power.
Let your voice be heard!
Who Are We
We Are California
We are LGBTQ+ families, teachers, veterans, students, civil rights advocates, and everyday Californians who believe in justice that protects—not punishes. We come from every corner of the state, united by one truth: Bill Essayli’s nomination threatens the people and principles we care about. Our voices are diverse, but our message is clear—California stands for fairness, dignity, and democracy. And we will not be silent.
This isn’t about politics—it’s about protecting our communities, our rights, and the rule of law. We can’t afford to stay silent.
Act Now for a Better World
The fight for justice needs all of us. Join the movement to block this dangerous nomination and show that Californians won’t back down when our rights are at risk.
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Welcome to Stop Essayli! We’re building a movement to defend justice, protect civil rights, and stop the abuse of prosecutorial power. Our courts must serve the people—not political agendas. Together, we can stop this dangerous nomination and stand up for democracy.