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To: City Officials, State Officials, and Congress
Families Belong Here, ICE Does Not
We call on Montgomery County city officials and Tennessee state leaders to take immediate action against harmful and inhumane immigration enforcement practices carried out in our communities. ICE operations have created fear, separated families, and harmed nonviolent individuals who live, work, and attend school in Montgomery County and across Tennessee. These actions damage community trust and undermine basic human rights.
We demand that local and state leaders:
- Refuse cooperation with ICE practices that separate families
- Protect nonviolent immigrants, students, and workers
- Increase transparency and oversight of immigration enforcement in our communities
- Support humane, community-based alternatives instead of detention
Our community is stronger when families stay together. Immigration enforcement must prioritize dignity, due process, and safety for all residents.
Sign this petition to urge Montgomery County and Tennessee leaders to act now.
Why is this important?
It’s important because ICE policies directly affect real people in Montgomery County and across Tennessee, not just politics.
Here’s why it matters:
Here’s why it matters:
- Families are being separated. Parents are detained or deported, leaving children without stability or support.
- Community trust is broken. Fear of ICE discourages people from reporting crimes, seeking medical care, or sending their kids to school—making everyone less safe.
- Local impact is real. Immigrants are students, workers, neighbors, and business owners who contribute to Montgomery County’s economy and culture.
- Local leaders have power. City and state officials influence how much local agencies cooperate with ICE and can push for humane policies and oversight.
- Human rights and dignity are at stake. Fair treatment and due process should apply to everyone, regardless of immigration status.
Speaking up matters because silence allows harmful practices to continue. Petitions show leaders that the community is watching, cares, and expects action.