Sign the Petition: Tell Gov. Snyder clean water is for everyone

Governor Rick Snyder

Nearly 1,000 undocumented immigrants living with poisoned water in Flint, Michigan don't have access to emergency services because they lack proper identification. The uniformed National Guard at the distribution centers posted signs that say state-issued ID is required to get clean water.

The impact is devastating. Flint's undocumented immigrants not only face contaminated water, but also increasingly punitive immigration raids and enforcement. They are faced with an impossible choice: either risk poisoning their families or separation by callous deportation.

Sign the petition: Tell Governor Rick Snyder to have the National Guard stop asking for ID and to remove signs telling people ID is required for clean water.

Almost 15 weeks after a report exposing the high levels of lead toxicity in Flint's water was released, Governor Snyder declared a state of emergency, and called in the National Guard.

State officials have already said that ID is not required to get clean water. Signs posted at the distribution centers needlessly intimidate undocumented immigrants seeking the help they need to keep their families from getting sick or sicker. They need to come down.

We cannot let Governor Snyder drag his feet any longer when it comes to ensuring the health and safety of Flint residents. Regardless of immigration status, everyone deserves clean water and access to aid.

Sign the petition: Tell Governor Rick Snyder to have the National Guard stop asking for ID and to remove signs telling people ID is required for clean water.

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To: Governor Rick Snyder
From: [Your Name]

The signs at water distribution centers requiring ID are not only inaccurate, they intimidate people who need to access clean water. Stop endangering these families. Direct the National Guard to remove the signs immediately and stop asking for ID at the centers.