Adams County Democratic Committee calls on the Trump administration to end the chaos and address the rampant threat to the rule of law that ICE has come to represent. 

ICE and Customs & Border Protection (CBP) agents have repeatedly denied the right to due process to individuals. It has detained, arrested, and surveilled U.S. citizens as well as undocumented immigrants, including through racial profiling, mistaken identity, and coercive enforcement tactics that amount to kidnappings under the color of law, even here in Adams County.

ICE is now completely adrift from its founding mission of protecting our border and communities and instead has become a lawless vehicle of chaos.

These actions have eroded public trust in the agencies and have made it harder for local law enforcement to do their duties.  Increased funding for ICE has also come at the detriment of funding for other law enforcement agencies.

While recognizing the need for border security, the Adams County Democratic Committee stands in opposition to any federal overreach, and specifically the out of control actions of federal agencies that do nothing to keep our communities safe but actively endanger people who are contributing members of Pennsylvania society. 

We  call for the end of federal abuse under the Trump administration of the voluntary partnerships between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and local law enforcement  authorized by Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

We urge U.S. Senators to oppose funding for ICE, including through the Department of Homeland Security appropriations, until significant reforms are made to address the threats to safety the organization poses to the people of Pennsylvania.

We urge Governor Shapiro and Pennsylvania’s legislature to use all means available to curtail ICE activity in Pennsylvania and protect our citizens and lawful residents.

The Adams County Democratic Committee believes in building a Democracy that works for all:

 

Of the people

• Government (at all levels) must be transparent, accountable, and serve all people.

  • Budgets should prioritize people

  • Regularly scheduled town hall meetings or constituent caucuses should be held

  • Leaders should be held accountable for actions not in the public interest

• Vulnerable communities must be protected and safeguarded 

  • Develop a fair and welcoming immigration system

  • Make affordable housing available in communities across the country

  • Provide an economic safety net for those who need it

  • People should be welcomed and treated equally regardless of race, religion, gender, identity, physical and mental abilities

By the people

• All U.S. citizens 18 and over should have an equal and fair opportunity to vote.

  • Establish fair voting districts that give equal weight to each voter

  • Pass a Voting Rights Act to protect the right to vote for all citizens

For the people

• An economy that works for everyone, not just those with extraordinary wealth.

  • Invest in worker training to allow people to enter and thrive in emerging professions

  • Fair taxation, including raising the Social Security earnings base

  • Fair, equal pay

• Affordable and accessible health care is a human right and should be available to all.

  • Reduce the cost of prescription drugs

  • Support reproductive health care access

  • Expand Medicare and Medicaid

• Provide equitable, affordable, and safe public education for students at all levels

  • Provide education that allows each person to reach their potential, as a worker, a voter, and a member of the community

  • Sensible gun control to provide safe school environments

• Commit to affordable child care and family leave/job security for all 

  • Pass legislation to require fair and equitable family leave

  • Make childcare affordable to all through federal programs, investing in tomorrow's worker force

• Foster a healthy climate, guaranteeing access to fresh air, clean water, and green spaces to all

  • Invest in a clean energy economy

  • Address use of pesticides

  • Preserve and protect national, state and community parks and forests

  • Control pollution of water and air

Provide a stronger, fairer America that works for everyone!