Take ACTION by contacting your State Legislators and encouraging them vote for AB1807 to prohibit California state-owned land from being used to support federal immigration enforcement operations.
- Find your California Assembly Member and Senator!
Sample script:
Hello, my name is [Your Name] and I’m calling as a member of the Jewish Center for Justice in zip code [your zip code].
I am urging [name of representative] to vote for AB1807, which prohibits California state-owned land from being used to support federal immigration enforcement operations. Specifically, the bill prohibits staging or deploying federal immigration officers, vehicles, or equipment and the processing, interviewing, temporarily detaining, monitoring, or taking custody of individuals for immigration enforcement purposes. AB1807 would ensure that California residents feel safe in their cities, and can live their day to day lives without the risk of contact with an immigration enforcement officer, by ensuring that California state property cannot serve as operational bases for ICE.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
What is JCJ advocating for?
AB1807 would:
- Prohibit the use of California state-owned property to support federal immigration enforcement operations.
- Prohibit staging or deploying federal immigration officers, vehicles, or equipment.
- Prohibit processing, interviewing, temporarily detaining, monitoring, or taking custody of individuals for immigration enforcement purposes.
Why are we advocating for this bill?
The Jewish Center for Justice believes in the Jewish value of Ahavat Ha-Ger, or loving loving the stranger. The bill seeks to prevent state property from being used in immigration enforcement operations. This reflects concern for immigrants who may fear detention or deportation. It is an attempt to create spaces where people are treated with greater security and dignity.
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