APRIL 1 - PRINTER FRIEINDLY - Here's more on the policies we'll be pushing via the budget process: 

These 3 provisions have broad public support, and extend critical protections to all immigrants.

ALL are from the Safe Communities Act–and are endorsed by the two MA police chief associations.

ALL comply with federal law. Federal law prohibits limiting communications between local and federal agencies about immigration status. It does not require local law enforcement to collect this information.

To learn more about what The Safe Communities Act does and does not do, please read below:

On January 23, 2017, the Trump administration introduced an aggressive immigration enforcement agenda that relies on the conscription of state and local law enforcement and facilities to identify and detain immigrants. This agenda is already having far-reaching consequences in our communities, and raises major public safety, public health, economic and civil rights concerns. A federal court has already ruled that such coercion is unconstitutional because-among other things-it violates the 10th amendment prohibition on commandeering state resources for federal purposes. 

It is no coincidence that The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court was the first in the nation to find that state laws don't allow us to hold a person on an ICE detainer; doing so violates Massachusetts statute.

Click thru for a review of the historic SJC Lunn decision, Gov. Baker's proposal to overturn it, Safe Communities Act and the foot dragging of Massachusetts Democrats. 

PDF (LAST UPDATE 7/18): progma.us/2017_07-18-faq-sca-organizer-pdf

UPDATE: Please use THIS ACTION SCRIPT--  PROGRESSIVEMASS.COM/TAKEACTION

NAVIGATE

- Get Ready! Numbers and Info

- General Calling Script

- Script Add-Ons

- Record Your Call

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Getting Ready

• A: Know your State Rep. and State Senator's names (look up here)
  • IT HELPS: Write down (Save in your contacts!) their phone numbers --
    • or you can call the SWITCHBOARD (617) 722-2000 and ask to be connected to your legislators
• B: Review the general script below
  • EXTRA MILE: Check if they're CO SPONSORING the bill (check here--look for both your Rep and Sen!)
• C: Review the call reporting form below

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Calling Script / General Outline

Mostly, today's calls are going to end up as Voicemails or short messages with aides.

For Legislator brief check-ins your message should be a version of:

"Hello, I'm ____ from ____ . I want REP/SEN to fight for passage of the Safe Communities Act this session. I am paying close attention and these issues of [DUE PROCESS] [PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITIES] [YOUR REASONS] are important to me. I will check back soon."

For calls to the Governor, the message is a version of:

"Governor Baker's Friday statement against Safe Communities was outrageous. I am calling to register my firm support for the Safe Communities Act. I am deeply disappointed in the Governor's position and I will be watching. It is unconscionable that he ally himself on the side of Trump against due process and dignity for all of our immigrant neighbors."

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SCRIPT ADD ONs

Ask for In-District Meeting: We are encouraging organizers to schedule in-district meetings with your legislators -- the request for face-to-face conversation shows you're really serious and you're not going away.

ADD IN: "I would like to schedule an in-district meeting to discuss this with (REP/SEN ___ )"

Your Legislator Has Not Shown Support Yet: They have not yet co-sponsored, they have avoided making a commitment in the press or at forums.

ADD IN: "I would like to hear more about what the legislator's reservations are"..."And I'd like to schedule a meeting to discuss this in-district"

Your Legislator Is Against: They have actively stated their opposition.

ADD IN: "I know that the legislator is in opposition, and as a constituent I want him to know that I am in SUPPORT of the Safe Communities and I urge him/her to change her/his position. I would like to schedule an in-district meeting where we can discuss this issue in more depth."

Your Legislator is a Stalwart Advocate: They are out in front, and are pushing their colleagues to get on board.

ADD IN: "I am calling to express my gratitude for his/her leadership, and that members in our community support and appreciate it too."

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RECORD YOUR CALL

Keeping track of our efforts is an important part of an effective grassroots issues campaign. Thank you for taking a minute to record your calls below. There are sections for your Rep., Sen., and Governor.

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OR, open in a new window: progma.us/scacall

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