The Cherokee Democrats have been informed that ICE will continue harassing our county and our neighbors. More agents are expected.
If you have a cleaning person, landscaper, painter, or any other home service worker scheduled this week, please consider postponing it. It’s too dangerous for them to be out this week!
I am reminded of a quote from Mr. Rogers: “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’”
Times are scary now for our immigrant friends and neighbors, and it is up to us to be the helpers. I am asking for every Democrat and every liberal, left-leaning, progressive, or anti-Nazi person in Cherokee to step up and be a helper.
Those of us who can move throughout the county without being targeted have a duty to our community, and if that means going on grocery runs, picking up prescriptions, delivering baby food and diapers, taking pets for a walk, or offering transportation, now is the time to volunteer and be a helper.
Check on the people around you. This is especially important for parents of young children and seniors; we cannot allow anyone to become isolated right now. We are stronger and safer together.
If you see ICE, spread the word; no one should be caught unawares.
Film the agents but do not engage.
We may not be able to force ICE out of this county, but we can and must stand with our immigrant friends and neighbors.
Immigrants are welcome here, and they always will be.
Below is the Know Your Rights language to keep in mind:I do not wish to speak with you, answer your questions, or sign or hand you any documents based on my 5th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution.
I do not give you permission to enter my home based on my 4th Amendments rights under the United States Constitution unless you have a warrant to enter, signed by a judge or magistrate with my name on it that you slide under the door.
I do not give you permission to search any of my belongings based on my 4th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution.
I choose to exercise my constitutional rights.
And in Spanish:No abra la puerta si un agente de inmigración está tocando la puerta.
No conteste ninguna pregunta de un agente de inmigración si trata de hablar con usted. Usted tiene el derecho a guardar silencio.
No firme nada sin antes hablar con un abogado. Usted tiene el derecho de hablar con un abogado.Si usted está fuera de su casa, pregúntele al agente si tiene la libertad de irse y si le dice que sí, váyase con tranquilidad.
Entréguele esta tarjeta el agente. Si usted está dentro de su casa, muestre la tarjeta por la ventana o pásela debajo de la puerta.
CCDC Chair and Leadership
