Reject House Bill 26: Ohio’s Anti-Immigrant Bill

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The Ohio General Assembly is considering House Bill 26, an anti-immigrant initiative that forces local and state law enforcement to partner with the federal government for any type of enforcement of immigration laws, including through 287(g).

Currently, no law enforcement in Ohio is part of 287(g), a partnership between the federal government and state and local law enforcement agencies to carry out immigration laws. If passed, HB 26 would require every single one of them to not only join 287(g), but assist in any and all of President Trump’s inhumane, anti-immigrant agenda by assisting in mass deportations.

Mandatory partnerships, like 287(g), often open the door for unconstitutional practices, lawsuits, and financial liabilities. This is due to the extreme nuance of immigration law and the lack of adequate funding and training provided to local law enforcement.

Immigration law is extremely complex and should remain a federal responsibility. Compliance with ICE will not improve public safety or protect our communities. HB 26 focuses more on fearmongering and political playbooks, rather than supporting Ohio communities.

TAKE ACTION: Contact the House Public Safety Committee and urge them to REJECT HB 26.

Message Recipients: Members of the Ohio House Public Safety Committee

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I strongly urge you to protect the rights and dignity of immigrant communities in Ohio by REJECTING HB 26.

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Reject House Bill 26: Ohio’s Anti-Immigrant Bill

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