Fill the State House November 25

Join LWVMA and the Protecting MA Communities Campaign to support three immigrants’ rights bills being heard at the State House on Tuesday, November 25. Let’s fill the hearing rooms to show support for immigrants. Wear royal blue. Review the campaign’s priority provisions HERE. 

We understand November 25 is two days prior to Thanksgiving and are encouraging everyone who is able to attend. The day will unfold as follows:

9:00 AM in Room 222: Press conference

10:00 AM in Room A-2: Judiciary Hearing

11:30 AM in Gardner Auditorium: Public Safety and Homeland Security Hearing 

The Joint Committee on the Judiciary will hear two bills at 10:00 AM in Room A-2; H.1588/S.1122 An Act relative to immigration detention and collaboration agreements (Dignity not Deportation) and H.1954/S.1127, An Act ensuring access to equitable representation in immigration proceedings (Immigrant Legal Defense Fund). Read our testimony on DND HERE and ILDA HERE. View the hearing details HERE.

The Safe Communities Act, H.2580/S.1681, An Act to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents, will be heard in the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security at 11:30 AM in Gardner Auditorium. Read LWVMA testimony HERE. View the hearing details HERE. LWVMA has supported the Safe Communities Act since it was first filed in 2017.

Contact your legislators to pass PMC Campaign priorities

Please contact your state representative and state senator via email or phone using the suggested script below and ask them to urgently support the passage of the following provisions within the Protecting MA Communities Campaign. Find your legislators HERE.

Suggested script: 

Dear Rep./Sen. ________,

We see our neighbors, friends and relatives being kidnapped and detained by ICE. As a member of the League of Women Voters, I ask you to urge your colleagues to advance the following provisions that cross three bills of the Protecting MA Communities Campaign:

• Ban 287(g) agreements
• Prevent partnerships between local law enforcement and ICE
• Prohibit police from asking about immigration status

The League supports due process for all persons, including the right to a fair hearing, the right to counsel, the right of appeal, and the right to humane treatment and that no person or group should suffer legal discrimination. The League believes that immigration policies need to be responsive to those facing political persecution or humanitarian crises. We thank you for taking this important step forward to protect our communities.

Thank you.

Your name

Your full street address

Feel free to personalize your emails by adding why securing human rights for all residents is important to you. Remember to include your name and complete street address. 

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