All people — no matter where we come from, what our religion is, or what language we speak — should be able to live in peace with our families. But certain politicians in the federal government are trying to consolidate their power by tearing communities apart and sowing fear and division based on where people were born.

A package of immigrant protection bills before the Maryland General Assembly will provide additional safeguards for our immigrant neighbors. These bills are concrete steps that the General Assembly can take to help keep communities and families safe, and to help ensure that all Marylanders are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness, no matter where they or their family members were born.

The package of bills includes (more details at CASA):