To: Jonathan Blitt and Andy Skibitsky, Mayor
HELP us Join the movement of communities designating themselves as SANCTUARY CITIES
Will you help us protect every Westfield citizens right to call 911 for help or come forth as a witness to a crime without fear of deportation? Anti-immigrant harassment is already out of control. It is time to join the hundreds of cities across the United States and declare Westfield as a sanctuary of safety and not allow local police to do the work of immigration agents. It is time to show our children that we hold diversity and inclusiveness as our highest moral precepts.
Why is this important?
As a 10 year resident of Westfield and the father of 3 children I think that it is imperative that we create an environment that fosters inclusiveness and diversity. One in which every member is free from the fear of being singled out because of their differences.
In a sanctuary city, officials implement policies to restrict local police from turning immigrants over to federal immigration agents and declare in no uncertain terms that immigrants are welcome. Without them, undocumented immigrants are left vulnerable to racial profiling, detention and deportation.
It is our hope that this petition will help us get on the agenda to discuss adopting a resolution to become an official Sanctuary City.
Please help us join the hundreds and hundreds of cities across the US that have become Sanctuary Cities.
In a sanctuary city, officials implement policies to restrict local police from turning immigrants over to federal immigration agents and declare in no uncertain terms that immigrants are welcome. Without them, undocumented immigrants are left vulnerable to racial profiling, detention and deportation.
It is our hope that this petition will help us get on the agenda to discuss adopting a resolution to become an official Sanctuary City.
Please help us join the hundreds and hundreds of cities across the US that have become Sanctuary Cities.