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PRESS CALL: Texas Leaders Condemn Draconian State Legislation That Will Increase Racial Profiling, Undermine Public Safety and Persecute Immigrants and Immigrant-Friendly Communities

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***PRESS CALL***
TODAY, April 27
12pm CT / 1pm ET
DIAL IN: 888-632-3384; PASSCODE: “TEXAS SB4”

PRESS CALL: Texas Leaders Condemn Draconian State Legislation That Will Increase Racial Profiling, Undermine Public Safety and Persecute Immigrants and Immigrant-Friendly Communities

Texas Seems Intent on Becoming the Next Arizona

The state of Texas is on the verge of enacting legislation that could make the state a pariah in the eyes of the nation.

In the name of targeting so-called “sanctuary cities” the bill would 1) promote racial profiling based on appearance, background and accent that will affect U.S. citizens and immigrants alike; 2) hurt public safety policies that encourage all residents, including immigrants, to report crimes and serve as witnesses; and 3) dictate to elected officials and law enforcement that they must follow state mandates or else face jail time.

When Arizona enacted draconian legislation in 2010, it resulted in boycotts, lost revenue and a devastating blow to the reputation of that state. Texas is on the verge of repeating that mistake.

As the United States courts continue to uphold the constitution and block Trump’s overarching, un-American and anti-immigrant executive orders — including his attempts to cut funding from so-called sanctuary cities — legislation, such as this bill, allows states to circumvent the courts and enlarge Trump’s Deportation Force.

Today, at 12 pm central time (1 pm eastern time) local elected leaders, policy experts and advocates will gather on a telephonic press conference to discuss the bill and the consequences should this legislation be enacted.

WHO:

  • Terri Burke, Executive Director, ACLU of Texas
  • Greg Casar, Austin City Council Member
  • Jose P. Garza, Executive Director, Workers Defense Project
  • Karla Perez, Statewide Coordinator, United We Dream
  • Frank Sharry, Executive Director, America’s Voice Education Fund (Moderator)

WHEN: TODAY, April 27 at 12pm CT / 1pm ET

DIAL IN: 888-632-3384; PASSCODE: “TEXAS SB4”