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In order for the government to take steps to restore fairness to immigration and uphold racial justice, they are going to need to see that communities want urgent change. We need your help in reaching out to the heart of these communities— your local on-and-offline journalists.

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Please send a letter to your local paper and urge them to spread the word today.

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I was recently made aware of grave injustices that go against American values of due process and fairness. In the aftermath of 9/11, the U.S. government continues to allow raids and arrests, hold thousands in inhumane detention conditions and deport people without a fair trial, while allowing people of color to continue to face racial profiling and violations as suspects, defendants, and prisoners. We shouldn’t let the government treat anyone like this because denying human rights and due process to some puts all of our freedoms at risk.

I wasn’t sure if I could believe that this was happening on American soil, but I watched a powerful documentary Restore Fairness (www.restorefairness.org) that not only showed the stories of immigrants that have been greatly affected by this, but also prominent members of Congress as well as judges who echoed their sentiments.

I along with the many allies who support the campaign encourage you to bring this to light in your paper or website by highlighting the following asks:

•	We are calling on the U.S. government to restore the ability of immigration judges to consider individual circumstances so everyone receives a fair day in court.
	•	We are calling on the U.S. government to create legally enforceable detention standards and implement cost effective alternatives to detention.
	•	We are calling on the U.S. government to stop home and worksite raids and the continued use of local law enforcement to enforce federal immigration law.
	•	We are calling on the U.S. government to combat racial profiling by securing passage of the “End Racial Profiling Act” and revising the June 2003 Department of Justice Federal Guidance on Racial Profiling  to make it more comprehensive.

I urge you to take action and report on this injustice. Your story can help educate others which in turn can help restore America to the country that respects the very principles on which it was founded.

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More Ways to Get Involved

Host a screening
Mobilize others to take action by screening the "Restore Fairness" video using our downloadable screening guide.

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Use your networks, like email, Twitter and Facebook, to spread the word online.

Write a letter to the editor
Tell your local newspapers that the U.S. government needs to restore due process and fairness back to our immigration system.

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