In 2018, our nation watched as families were separated at the border, in homes, at courthouses, on the street, and at work. Increased immigration enforcement has had a chilling effect on our community. Because of the rampant fear of deportation, fewer immigrants are willing to report sexual assault and domestic violence; families are dis-enrolling from critical programs and services for fear of interacting with the government; parents who fear driving are no longer participating in their child's education.
Have you submitted your public charge comment yet? If not, there is still time. Trump is required by law to read every single unique public comment that is submitted. We have 10 days until the comment period ends on December 10th, and we are halfway to meeting our goal of 1,000 comments from TN.
On Sunday, we watched in horror as the Trump administration shut down our border and used tear gas against mothers, fathers, sons and daughters who traveled thousands of miles seeking safety, protection, and opportunity at our door. These acts are immoral, illegal, and a shameful betrayal of our values. The families at our border are no different than the thousands who came before them and were greeted at our shores by the Statue of Liberty.
Dine for immigrant and refugee rights this #GivingTuesday! All participating restaurants will donate a portion of sales from Giving Tuesday to the Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition. Make a plan to dine at one of these restaurants to November 27th.
