Birmingham Indivisible, a self-described, grassroots, nonpartisan political organization to resist Project 2025 and the Trump administration, released the following statement Wednesday condemning the U.S.’s recent capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
“On Jan 3, 2026, Donald Trump called for a strike against the sovereign country of Venezuela in order to kidnap Venezuela’s President, Nicolas Maduro. Both of these acts are wildly illegal, immoral and irresponsible.
“Just days after bombing Nigeria, the ‘Peace President’ just put the lives of millions of people at risk by bombing Venezuela and capturing their head of state with no authorization from Congress or cited evidence of legitimate threat to the United States. This SHOULD BE condemned by anyone who believes in national sovereignty and domestic or international law.
“A war with Venezuela would escalate violence, destabilize the region and place United States servicemembers and civilians in unnecessary danger, all in service of Trump’s authoritarian ambitions.
“The power to declare war belongs to Congress and the American people. Trump has once again taken power that is not his. He is attempting to drag the United States into war by decree, all while treating the presidency like a throne. Congress MUST act immediately to stop these illegal strikes and hold the Trump regime accountable.
“Birmingham Indivisible stands in solidarity with the Venezuelan people and the sovereignty of their country. We call on our congressional delegation to vote to retain their congressional power by voting on the War Powers Resolution that would check Trump’s power to wage more endless war in Venezuela.
“NO KINGS, NO WAR!”
The organization also shared a quote from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres: “I am deeply concerned about the possible intensification of instability in the country, the potential impact on the region, and the precedent it may set for how relations between and among States are conducted. I remain deeply concerned that rules of international law have not been respected with regard to the 3 January military action.”
