To: Kevin De León, Xavier Becerra, and Governor Gavin Newsom
Stand with California Leaders Against Jeff Sessions' Attack on Immigrants
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has filed a lawsuit against California over local laws that protect residents from Donald Trump's anti-immigrant agenda. This is a continuation of the Trump Administration's war against immigrants. As a nation of immigrants, we must welcome diversity and embrace what makes us strong.
Why is this important?
Today, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that he was suing the state of California over pro-immigrant laws that protect Californians against the overreaches and abuses of Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE).
Jeff Sessions' lawsuit against California, the most immigrant-populous state, is simply the Trump Administration's latest attack on the immigrant community. Immigrant-friendly policies like the California "Values Act" makes everyone safer by promoting trust between immigrants and local law enforcement officials. Furthermore, courts have repeatedly ruled that the Trump Administration's policies on detaining immigrants are unconstitutional. But Jeff Sessions and Donald Trump don’t seem to care.
California Governor Jerry Brown referred to Jeff Sessions' attacks on his state were nothing more than a "political stunt." Attorney General Sessions is seeking to undermine due process and state policies dedicated to protecting diverse communities.
The United States is a nation of immigrants and this lawsuit tramples on American values.
Please sign this petition thanking California leaders for and letting them know that we stand with them in supporting immigrants.