State and Local Elected Leaders for Immigration Reform

All across our nation, elected leaders, both Democrats and Republicans, are joining together to ensure that Congress and the Obama Administration follow through on the campaign promise to enact comprehensive immigration reform legislation.  I invite you to join your peers serving in municipal and state government in signing the pledge card below to voice your support for comprehensive immigration reform.    

Resolutions

Anti SM 1070 Resolutions & Copycats  (updated every Friday)

CIR Resolutions (passed prior to signing of AZ bill)

Information to help Combate Arizona-style Legislation

Links providing information about Arizona’s SB 1070 law and the potential consequences of its implementation, including a section-by-section analysis of the law.

The Legal Challenges and Economic Realities of Arizona’s SB 1070, Immigration Policy Center 

ACLU of Arizona Section by Section Analysis of SB 1070 “Immigration; Law Enforcement; Safe Neighborhoods”, American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona 

Video: Arizona’s Immigration Crackdown, Center for American Progress

Fast Facts on Arizona’s Immigration Crack Down: The New Law’s Dangerous Economic, Social, and Legal Consequences, Center for American Progress

State and Local Immigration Enforcement Measures

Links to reports on non-federal immigration enforcement measures, including measures considered by states and localities in reaction to Arizona’s SB 1070.

Arizona is Not the First State to Take Immigration Matters into their Own Hands, Immigration Policy Center 

2010 Immigration-Related Bills and Resolutions in the States, National Conference of State Legislatures, April 27, 2010 

Anti-Immigrant State Legislation and Ordinances, MALDEF 

State and Local Law Enforcement, American Immigration Council Legal Action Center

SB 1070 Blogs

Setbacks for SB 1070 Lead Authors of Copycats to Reconsider their Bills August 2

Gov. Jan Brewer Went Too Far: States Seeking to Copycat, Take Note July 29

Judge Ruling: Another Blow to Arizona SB 1070 and its Copycats July 28

Over 45 Resolutions Opposing SB 1070 Have Passed July 22

Local Legislators Commend DOJ Challenge Of Arizona SB 1070 July 6

State and Local Lawmakers Applaud Obama’s Immigration Speech And Want Action to Follow His Words July 2

Massachusetts rejects Arizona-style copycat legislation, resolutions opposed to Arizona grow in numbers June 29

Push Back: At least 60 Local Measures Oppose Arizona S.B. 1070 June 18

Join by signing the pledge below!

Supporters

ELECTED LEADERS PLEDGE I am pleased to pledge my support for comprehensive immigration reform based on the following principles: 1) The states, cities and towns of America are a melting pot of cultures and nationalities based on our nation’s history of welcoming immigrants from around the world. Our immigrant forebears and those living here now strengthen the economic, social, and civic foundations of our country and bring vitality to state and local communities around the U.S. Reforming the nation’s immigration system is an important component of ensuring America’s sustained economic recovery. 2) As state and local officials, we acknowledge that immigrants are part of the fabric of American life. When admitted through a well-regulated system, immigrants strengthen the United States by creating economic opportunities, increasing America’s scientific and cultural resources, strengthening our ties with other nations, fulfilling humanitarian commitments, and supporting family ties and family values that are necessary to build strong communities. 3) Immigration reform must be comprehensive and include: improving the economic situation of all workers in the United States; legalizing the status of undocumented immigrants working and living in the United States; reforming visa programs to keep families together, protecting workers’ rights, and ensuring that future immigration is regulated and controlled rather than illegal and chaotic; implementing smart, effective enforcement measures targeted at the worst violators of immigration and labor laws; prioritizing immigrant integration into our communities and country; and respecting the due process rights of all in the United States. 4) A fair means for undocumented immigrants to become full contributing members of our society. Requiring undocumented immigrants to come forward, register and get on a path to full legal status and eventual citizenship would help restore the rule of law, eliminate exploitation of immigrant workers, and strengthen opportunities for all workers, including native U.S. workers. 5) The financial impact of new immigrants on state and local governments must be recognized as part of a comprehensive approach. The federal government should provide local governments with financial and technical assistance in providing social services, health care, education, language services, and civic integration. Please feel free to use my name for the State and Local Elected Leaders for Immigration Reform's website and materials pertaining to it's principles.

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