It is vital that Delaware lawmakers stand up and protect our immigrant friends and neighbors.
SDARJ Call to Action
There are currently 6 legislative days left in this session and there are still 9 proactive immigration bills sitting waiting for a House vote (and still need to make their way through the Senate). It is vital that Delaware lawmakers stand up and protect our immigrant friends and neighbors.
To that end, we are asking that you to do two things:
Call Speaker Minor-Brown and House Majority Leader Harris and demand that all protective immigration on the ready list be brought to the House floor for a vote immediately. Delaware does not have time to wait until next year to pass this legislation – we must act down.
Speaker Minor-Brown – (302) 744-4080
House Majority Leader Harris – (302) 744-4378
There are currently 9 vital immigration bills that DE must pass before the end of session on June 30.
HB 182 bans 287(g) programs which is a partnership between ICE and state and local law enforcement agencies that effectively turns local officials into ICE agents.
HB 58 prevents local and state law enforcement from profiling someone based on actual or suspected immigration status
HB 93, HS 1 for HB 94, and HB 150 limiting state and local law enforcement from engaging in immigration enforcement at sensitive locations like schools, places of worship, medical facilities, and courthouses. It is vital that the proactive immigration bills introduced by Rep. Gorman and Rep. Lynn get a House floor vote immediately
House Judiciary Committee Wednesday (6/18) – HB 150 and 182
– Wednesday, June 18 at 10:30am
– House Majority Hearing Room (H217) (411 Legislative Ave, Dover DE 19901) Register for Virtual MeetingHB 182 – Would ban state and local law enforcement agencies from entering into 287(g) agreements. 287(g) agreements are formal contracts with the federal government that allow local police to enforce federal immigration laws as they patrol communities, directly supporting the Trump Administration’s plans to deport our immigrant neighbors and loved ones. These agreements lead to racial profiling, waste local resources while undermining public safety, and expose localities to legal liability.
We shouldn’t make our immigrant communities wait 6 months before banning these agreements. We have a good bill introduced – let’s pass it now
6 states have already banned 287(g) agreements in their state, and it is time that DE becomes the 7th
HB 150 – would prohibits civil arrests from being made in courthouses without a judicial warrant – aiming to limit ICE enforcement at courthouses
Immigrants deserve safety – safety at court, while seeking justice. In a time where immigrants are attacked by national officials and the media, they should be able to feel safe in these community spaces.
The current administration is trying to strip away due process from immigrants. By ensuring that our courts are protected, Delaware can send a clear message to our immigrant neighbors that we will protect them while ensuring that witnesses and others are able to safely participate in court proceedings to make sure that justice is sought. This keeps our communities safer for everyone.
Sensitive location legislation would not prevent ICE from arresting people if ICE agents have a valid arrest warrant or court order. However, this legislation will ensure that immigrants can access courts without fear of intimidation or sweeping, dragnet style arrests by ICE.
