To: Mitt Romney
Tell Mitt Romney: Arizona is Not a Model!
You called the Arizona approach to immigration “a model for the nation.” I disagree.
The Supreme Court ruled most of Arizona’s anti-immigrant law unconstitutional but left one dangerous section in place. The Justices warned the "show me your papers" provision still might be unconstitutional, and Arizonans know it will lead to racial profiling.
We call on you to publicly denounce Arizona’s unconstitutional anti-immigrant law and racial profiling, and stand up for core values of fairness and equal treatment.
Why is this important?
Extreme politicians in Arizona wanted to force all immigrants to carry their papers at all times, and give law-enforcement officers the ability to harass and racially profile immigrants and Latinos without any fear of penalty. They would even make it illegal for an undocumented immigrant to search for a job.
Is this what Governor Romney meant last fall when he said Arizona’s approach is a “model for the nation”?
The Supreme Court just struck down most of the Arizona law, and narrowly allowed a key provision to remain. The Justices warn that provision could still be unconstitutional. Already, it is terrifying Latino and immigrant communities, who know it will lead to racial profiling. Yet Mitt Romney and his campaign have still refused to change his position.
The immigrant and Latino communities are already bracing for government-sanctioned harassment by Sheriff Joe Arpaio and other extremist politicians, and leaders are planning to bring the case back to federal court.
Tell Mitt Romney that Arizona’s anti-immigrant law is not a model for the nation. We need strong national leaders to stand against racial profiling and stand up for values of fairness and equal treatment under the law.