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Defend the Autonomy and Rights of America's Cities
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Target: U.S. Congress, Department of Justice, State Governors, and Federal Agencies
Goal: Protect the independence, representation, and funding of American cities from federal overreach and discriminatory policies.
Across the country, large cities are facing unprecedented federal intervention that undermines local control, erodes political representation, and threatens economic stability. Deployments of federal law enforcement and military personnel into cities, often against the wishes of local officials, have disrupted communities and fostered distrust. Aggressive immigration enforcement tactics disproportionately target urban areas, leading to economic harm and fear among immigrant communities.
Additionally, efforts to redraw congressional districts and manipulate census counts threaten to dilute the political power of urban residents, particularly communities of color and immigrants. These actions risk shifting federal resources away from the cities that drive America's economy and innovation, while normalizing the presence of militarized forces in our neighborhoods.
We call on policymakers to respect the autonomy of cities, ensure fair representation, and protect the rights and well-being of all residents. Our democracy depends on vibrant, self-governing cities where local voices are heard and valued.
Key Demands
- End the deployment of federal law enforcement and military personnel in cities without the consent of local elected officials.
- Cease aggressive immigration enforcement tactics that target urban communities and lead to economic disruption and fear.
- Protect the integrity of the census by counting all residents, regardless of immigration status, and reject any efforts to exclude undocumented immigrants.
- Ensure fair and representative redistricting that reflects the true population and diversity of metropolitan areas.
- Safeguard federal funding for cities and universities, particularly in research and innovation, without political or ideological conditions.
- Uphold the autonomy of local governments to set policies on policing, education, and social services without federal coercion.
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