Support SB25-276: Protect Civil Rights for Immigrants

 

Senate Bill 276 is a new bill being considered by the Colorado State Legislature. SB25-276 is the result of months of work involving legislators, immigrant advocacy groups, and Colorado families. By strengthening several key protections for immigrants and closing some privacy loopholes, it aims to make our communities safer and ensure that Constitutional rights are honored throughout Colorado.

 

This bill:

• Fortifies important constitutional protections for immigrants at locations like hospitals, schools, and childcare centers. Under SB-276, ICE would not be allowed at public schools and health care facilities unless those locations are open to the public

• Increases transparency around school policies to strengthen community trust

• Supports immigrants’ ability to participate in civic life, including accessing healthcare, education, and childcare, and fulfilling court requirements

• Protects personal data for all Coloradans, regardless of immigration status, so that we can enroll in public schools or get a driver's license without fear that immigration authorities could access our names and addresses.

 

At a time when the federal government is threatening and bullying immigrants, Colorado should stand up to say that everyone should be able to live here without fear.

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Click here for another fact sheet about this bill.

 

This bill heads to the Colorado House early next week. We urge you to take action to support this bill!

 

1. Find your legislators: https://leg.colorado.gov/FindMyLegislator

• Note: If you live in Fort Collins and are represented by Senator Cathy Kipp, she is a co-sponsor of this bill. You should still write to her to thank her for her support!

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2. Email or leave a voicemail for your State Senator using this sample message:

 

[email subject]: Vote YES on 276

 

Hello,

 

My name is [your name]. I’m a [parent/teacher/young person/community member/etc.] and I live in [your zip code].

 

I urge you to vote YES on Senate Bill 276 to protect the constitutional rights of immigrant families in Colorado and to provide stability and safety for communities across our state.

 

This issue is important to be because [your reasons or story].

 

Thank you.