Dear Friend,

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is considering
a proposed rule change that would cut off federal housing assistance for
families in which at least one member is not eligible for assistance due
to their immigration status. This proposed change would force families to
decide between kicking out ineligible relatives or losing out on
government support. 

More than 100,000 people across the country, including an estimated 55,000
children who are legal residents and citizens, could be evicted if the HUD
rule change is implemented.(1) That’s why we need you to join us in
speaking up against this obvious and despicable attack against immigrants.

[ [link removed] ]Tell the Department of Housing and Urban Development to stop its attack
on families.

Leaders across the country, including Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, U.S.
Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, and New York’s congressional
delegation, oppose the proposed rule change.(2)(3)(4) Los Angeles City
Councilmember Mike Bonin, whose district includes some of the largest
immigrant communities in California, even called the proposal
“state-sponsored terrorism.”(5)

Although the proposed rule change hasn’t gone into effect just yet, many
families are already fearful of the potential impacts. About one hundred
families -- many with children -- currently living in the San Fernando
Gardens complex in Pacoima, California are at risk of being evicted and
becoming homeless should the rule change go through.(6) And that’s just
one apartment complex. Thousands more families will be affected if HUD has
its way. That’s why we need to make our voices heard to let HUD know that
we won’t stand for this.

[ [link removed] ]Tell HUD you oppose kicking families out of their homes.

Some points you can mention in your comment to HUD:

* The proposed rule change would put more families at risk of eviction
and homelessness, placing more strain on local housing authorities and
making it even more difficult for them to serve their communities.
* The proposed rule change would make the eviction and affordable
housing crisis even worse.
* People on waiting lists for housing assistance would not benefit from
this rule change.(7)

In solidarity,

Mai, along with Analeeza, Annie, Brenna, Caitlin, Diego, Eddie, Gabby,
Lindsay, Mary, Molly, Raquel, and Scottie (the Courage Campaign team)

 

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