From our partners at IMIrJ: “We have been warming up the past few weeks in anticipation of the introduction of Bill (HB 3265) – which will update and strengthen our 30+ year old sanctuary law. The bill was introduced last week! It is now time to take action! “
“To celebrate the introduction of this critical piece of legislation and show our broad support, we have set a goal of making 500 calls in the next 2 weeks to our Democratic State Legislators to urge them to support the sanctuary law – Bill (HB 3265). See sample call script below. At the moment, we are strategically not reaching out to Republican members. Pass along to friends, let us know you called, and help us get to 500! “
Call your legislator about Bill (HB 3265):
- Look up your legislators.
- Reach out to all Democrat members.
- Use the following as a guide:
My name is ______________ and I am calling from ____(town)__. I am part of ____(congregation if applicable)_____. I am calling you today to urge you to support HB 3265, a bill that updates our 30+ year old Sanctuary law and makes sure that all Oregonians feel safer in our state. As a person of faith this bill is important to me because ___________________. After 4 years of brutal attacks on immigrant communities, I’m excited for Oregon to take the lead in ensuring that the inherent dignity of immigrant communities is at the center of the laws we pass in the state legislature.
- Let us know that you called by filling out this short survey so we can make sure 500 people of faith and fierce love reach out in the next 2 weeks.