Emergency action yesterday occupying Senator Murphy’s office, demanding “Save Asylum Now.”

Friend —

We’re going to keep this brief because we need you to take action right now to stop a very bad deal from becoming reality.

Republicans are trying to force Trump-era immigration policies in exchange for support for foreign aid funding, and Democrats are considering caving to their demands. The proposals on the table would lead to the jailing and deporting of immigrants on a massive scale across the country and eviscerate the asylum system as we know it.

Immigrants and people seeking asylum should not be pawns in political games. Can you call your senator today and tell them to say no to MAGA immigration policies? 

Dial-in number for the United States Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121. A switchboard operator will connect you directly with the Senate office you request.

Script: Dear Senator ____, 

My name is ___ and I am from ____. As a Jewish American, I am calling to raise concern with the extremely harmful immigration policies in the ongoing supplemental funding negotiations.

These policies include near-impossible barriers to apply for asylum, dramatically expanding expedited removals, and undermining humanitarian and other forms of parole. Codifying these harmful changes, coupled with funding for immigration and border enforcement, would have devastating consequences at the border and across neighboring countries, jeopardizing the lives of vulnerable people seeking safety.

I am calling on you to firmly safeguard asylum and reject additional funding to ICE and CBP. 

Vote NO on the White House supplemental.

Thank you.

Every call counts — reply to this email and let us know how your call went and who you spoke to.

In solidarity,
The Bend the Arc team

PS: If you live in D.C., we share your frustration that you don’t have a senator to contact, and we’re advocating for D.C. Statehood too.