How to respond re: Trump's cruel immigration raids
Dear MoveOn member,
Trump is—again—escalating his administration's campaign of fear and terror against immigrant communities. Immediately after spurring international outrage over the criminal conditions in detention camps across the country, he is now launching mass ICE raids targeting families.
Make no mistake: These raids are designed to tear apart families, cause fear, and retaliate against cities that have stood up to Trump's racist, anti-immigrant policies.1
ICE and CBP are agencies teeming with cruelty and racism—and not only has Trump continued to embolden them, he is gearing up to send thousands more people into their custody with these raids, despite recent reports detailing abuses in detention camps. These agencies even spent massive amounts of money on raids after claiming they don't have funds to improve detention conditions.
Every action Trump is taking gives ICE even more power. This is part of a calculated and heartless attack—and the misery and pain ICE creates will impact far more people than we know.2
Since Trump announced these raids, the response has been overwhelming: Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets, called their members of Congress, added their names to petitions, and more.
Just this week, activists and allies demanded that Marriott and Choice hotels vow not to help the Trump administration tear families apart—and won. Thousands of MoveOn members like you signed a petition that was delivered with allies and partners to hotel headquarters on Thursday. Hours after the petition delivery, Marriott released a statement affirming they would not allow ICE to use their hotels as jails. Choice hotels followed closely behind.3
When we take a stand together, we know we can win. Here's how you can take action to oppose Trump's cruel immigration policies and support communities suffering right now:
1. Know your rights. If an immigration agent comes to your door or your neighborhood, know how to respond. Click here for "Know Your Power," an important resource from United We Dream. Share this information with your community and over social media.
2. Demand your member of Congress take every possible action to stop Trump's cruel attacks. Dial 844-899-8261 now to call your representative, and then dial 855-300-3836 to call your senators. Say to them, "Close the camps, stop funding family detention and deportation, bear witness, and reunite families."
3. Contribute to ensure that everyone in detention has legal representation, so they don't have to face an immigration judge alone. Donate to the Texas Civil Rights Project, an organization that is providing free legal services to immigrants in detention. Click here to contribute now.
4. Sign the petition to say Congress must close the camps! Add your name now.
When we speak up, we have power. In the face of this cruelty, we must continue to speak out, take action, and support our communities.
Thanks for all you do.
–Corinne, Emma, Bill, Seth, and the rest of the team
Sources:
1. "Cities prepare for showdown with Trump over ICE raids: You 'have to come through us,'" USA TODAY, July 12, 2019
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2. "ICE Is Dangerously Inaccurate," The New York Times, July 12, 2019
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3. "With Possible ICE Raids Imminent, Hotel Chains Are Taking a Stand," WAMU, July 12, 2019
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