Rep. Zamarripa Statement on GOP Anti-Immigrant Bill
Madison – State Representative JoCasta Zamarripa (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement on Senate Bill 151, the so-called “sanctuary cities” bill that was debated in a public hearing before the Senate Committee on Labor and Regulatory Reform:
“This bill is anti-immigrant and anti-Latino, plain and simple. Rather than addressing the real needs of our immigrant community, Republicans are pushing bad public policy that will harm the relationship between law enforcement and the communities they protect. Victims of crimes will be afraid to reach out to the police, which will leave victims vulnerable and help criminals avoid the consequences of their crime. This bill will make many feel unsafe and targeted in their own communities.
“This legislation is being pushed as an anti-immigrant talking point. Republicans want people to fear immigrants, who actually commit fewer crimes than American citizens. They are using hate for political gain.
“We should focus on solutions that support law enforcement and build safer communities for all Wisconsinites. We should not use legislation to stoke fear and hate.”
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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