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Opposing Donald Trump's Zero Tolerance Policy which separates children from their parents.
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WHEREAS: The City of Somerville has a long history of supporting, valuing and respecting immigrants regardless of their immigration status; and
WHEREAS: The City of Somerville believes that families are a core and vital building block of the community; and
WHEREAS: The City of Somerville recognizes that children growing up without their parents(s) suffer lasting negative impacts on their development; and
WHEREAS: In light of the Trump Administration’s far-reaching Zero Tolerance Policy which separates children and their families, threatening the moral core of our nation; and
WHEREAS: The City of Somerville recognizes the United Nations’ position that the Zero Tolerance Policy violates international law; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED: That the Mayor of Somerville and Somerville’s Board of Aldermen affirm the rights of all families, regardless of immigration status to be together; AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED: That the Mayor of Somerville and Somerville’s Board of Aldermen support the elimination of the Zero Tolerance Policy that separates families and mentally abuses people; AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk forward a copy of this Resolution to Congressman Michael Capuano and Senators Edward Markey and Elizabeth Warren on behalf of the Board of Aldermen and the Mayor of Somerville.