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| Bunny, the Senate is about to vote on a bill mandating the detention of thousands of immigrants, including longtime residents, without any due process or justification – and we need your help. This bill requires the detention, potentially for years, of people who pose no risk to their communities for nonviolent offenses like shoplifting diapers – even if they were never charged, even if the alleged offense was decades ago, and even when ICE itself does not believe they pose a danger or flight risk. Your Senator could make the difference between this bill passing or failing – the difference between families torn apart for the profit of the private prison industry, or a commitment to common sense values of humanity and justice. Text DEFEND to 82623 to urge your Senator to vote NO. TEXT DEFEND TO 82623 When you text DEFEND to 82623, we'll set you up with everything you need to contact your Senator – including a script for what you can say to your representative. Bunny, this bill throws due process out the window, makes racial profiling the law of the land, and violates bedrock constitutional principles. Something as minor as an unconfirmed shoplifting accusation – with no charge or conviction – would require the government to put someone in detention, even if immigration authorities have already ruled it unnecessary. This is the first immigration bill of the new Congress. We must set a clear precedent that these kinds of xenophobic, anti-immigrant bills should never pass. Call your Senator now by texting DEFEND to 82623 and encourage them to protect our communities by voting no on H.R. 29. We're ready to meet this moment with the full power of our community – and we hope you're with us. The ACLU Team *By texting DEFEND to 82623, you are agreeing to receive phone calls and texts (including automated recurring text messages) from the ACLU and its state affiliates at the number provided. Message & Data Rates May Apply. Text STOP to opt out of automated texts. Privacy Statement. | ||||
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