ACTION ALERT!

 Our Immigrant Neighbors Need You Friday, February 27th!!

This Friday, February 27th is a busy day at the Capitol as the Judiciary Committee is holding three hearings in Room 1525 beginning at 1:30 p.m. These pieces of legislation focus on protecting our immigrant neighbors and our communities. Below you will find all the information you need on all of the bills as well as information about a press conference the ACLU is hosting prior to the hearing. All public comments must be submitted by 8 a.m on Friday, February 27th!!!

 For more information visit, Nebr. ACLU’s webpage on Nebr. Legislative bills related to reining in ICE

 Press Conference: Friday, February 27th:

At 12:15 p.m., join the ACLU of Nebraska, Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement, Heartland Workers Center and other partners in the Nebraska State Capitol’s vestibule on the second floor (by the north steps) for a press event calling on lawmakers to protect our neighbors and our communities. Signs will be provided.

Hearings: 1:30 p.m. in Room 1525 at the Capitol

LB 854 and LB 906: Prohibit federal agents law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings or disguises and require them to wear appropriate identification.

 LB 854 ― Use the following link to submit online comments before 8 a.m. on February 27th:         Nebr. Unicameral info & comment page on LB 854

 LB 906 ― Use the following link to submit online comments before 8 a.m. on February 27th:          Nebr. Unicameral info & comment page on LB 906

LB 881 and LB 963: Require public notice and a vote of elected officials before law enforcement agencies, jails, and state entities enter agreements related to immigration enforcement

LB 881 ― Use the following link to submit online comments before 8 a.m. on February 27th:          Nebr. Unicameral info & comment page on LB 881

 LB 963:― Use the following link to submit online comments before 8 a.m. on February 27th:          Nebr. Unicameral info & comment page on LB 963

LB 907: Prohibits law enforcement officers without a valid judicial warrant from entering certain sensitive locations, such as schools, churches, and hospitals.)

LB 907 ― Use the following link to submit online comments before 8 a.m. on February 27th:          Nebr. Unicameral info & comment page on LB 907

Contacting your State Senator. If you wish to also contact your State Senator about these bills, or others, but are not sure real who that is your Senator is or how to contact them, this Unicameral webpage will help you answer that question.

** Our thanks to ACLU - Nebraska and Mothers & Others: Justice and Mercy for Immigrants for compiling the information on this page