Call to denounce immigration act, support recycling act
Make sure your voice is heard!
Dear SOCM members and supporters,
Two important bills are slated for consideration on this week's Tennessee legislative calendar - the Recycling Refunds Act and the Lawful Immigration Enforcement Act.
Please take action by calling the appropriate Senator or Rep to voice your concern for the following bills:
1. The Lawful Immigration Enforcement Act HB 1380 Carr has been placed on the House State & Local Government Committee calendar for tomorrow.
Tell your Tennessee representative to vote "no" on this enforcement act because:
· This is an unconstitutional immigration bill that betrays American values of fairness and equality.
· This Bill encourages racial profiling of people who appear or sound "foreign" by requiring law enforcement officials to demand the papers of any person they stop, regardless of whether the person is actually charged with anything.
· In practice, if people are not carrying state or federally-issued ID with them, they will likely be detained solely due to a suspicion that they are undocumented, without necessarily being charged with a crime.
2. The Recycling Refunds Act, SB 0337 Summerville, formerly known as the Bottle Bill, has been placed on the Senate Environment, Conservation, & Tourism Committee for Wednesday, March 16. Tell committee senators that this bill can help clean up Tennessee, promote community pride, create jobs and encourage a more sustainable future for Tennesseans.
Thank you for taking action in support of Tennessee bills that create a better quality of life for all! Sincerely, Your SOCM Team
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