Stand Up for Welcoming: Take Action Against Anti-Immigrant Threats
With the inauguration, we’re seeing a rise in anti-immigrant rhetoric and actions targeting local leaders for their commitment to welcoming and inclusivity. Over 200 cities have already faced threats for standing up for immigrants, refugees, and newcomers—and the pressure is building. We know this is a critical moment to increase the volume of pro-welcoming voices and show local elected officials that the majority of Americans support welcoming and inclusive communities.
Our Campaign: Stand Up for Welcoming
Welcoming America is launching a letter-writing campaign to your local elected officials, in partnership with national organizations, to amplify pro-welcoming voices and encourage the public to speak up. Please share this campaign with your networks!
Key Points About Anti-Immigrant Narratives
These narratives are designed to intimidate and divide us, particularly targeting local leaders who stand in support of immigrant communities. It’s important we stay focused and united, not allowing fear to steer our response.
- Context: The ongoing push for mass deportation and family separation relies on local enforcement—these efforts are ultimately scare tactics with little legal backing.
- Messaging: Many cities are reaffirming their commitment to public safety and welcoming environments. They continue to comply with federal law while also championing the values of inclusion, safety, and respect for all.
How You Can Help
Mobilize Your Networks
- Reinforce a wide lens on welcoming, emphasizing safety for all.
- Encourage everyone to lift up their voices!
Leverage Our Resources
- Use our Standing Up for Welcoming toolkit.
- Applaud local welcoming efforts and share this campaign.
- Check out this Refugee Advocacy guide from our partner, Refugee Council USA.
Let’s not allow fear to define our communities. Together, we can champion the values that make our cities and towns safe and welcoming for all. Thank you for your support!
About Welcoming America
Welcoming America is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that leads a movement of inclusive communities becoming more prosperous by ensuring everyone belongs. Through the Welcoming Network, we work to change systems and culture by providing communities with the roadmap they need to create welcoming policies and share new approaches to inclusion to create an environment where everyone can truly thrive. Learn more at welcomingamerica.org.
Media Contact: Leslie Nguyen-Okwu, [email protected]