Tell Your City or County Council to Stop ICE Abuses

The rise of masked law enforcement and ICE overreach is a local emergency, not just a federal one. City and county officials have the power to act—by banning secret police tactics, cutting off ICE cooperation, and strengthening sanctuary protections. Use the script and email below to demand your local leaders step up and protect your community.

  • Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a resident of [Neighborhood/City].

    I’m calling to urge Councilmember [Last Name] to take immediate local action in response to the rise of masked, unidentifiable law enforcement, ICE overreach, and the targeting of immigrants and political dissenters, including students and lawful residents.

    This isn’t just a federal issue; it’s a local emergency, and our city must act to protect its people.

    I’m asking the Councilmember to:

    1. Pass a city ordinance requiring visible identification for all law enforcement operating in our city, including federal agents.

    2. Ban local police from cooperating with ICE operations, especially those happening without warrants or clear legal justification.

    3. Work with schools, universities, and hospitals to strengthen local sanctuary policies and rapid response systems when federal agents show up.

    I hope you’ll lead on this and protect our community.

    Thank you.

  • Subject: Take Local Action to Stop Secret Police Tactics and Protect Immigrant Communities

    Dear Councilmember [Last Name],

    I'm reaching out because our city must take urgent steps to respond to the rise in masked law enforcement, ICE overreach, and the targeting of immigrants and political dissenters, including students and lawful residents.

    As a local official, you have real power to protect our communities. I’m urging you to:

    • Pass a city ordinance requiring visible identification for all law enforcement operating within city limits, including federal agents.

    • Prohibit local police from cooperating with or facilitating ICE operations, especially those that occur without warrants or clear justification.

    • Work with school districts, universities, and hospitals to establish and/or double down on local sanctuary policies and rapid response systems when federal agents attempt enforcement actions.

    The rise of secret policing and disappearances is not just a federal issue; it’s a local emergency. Our city should be a place of safety, not surveillance and fear.

    Sincerely,

    [Your Name]