Dear Human Rights supporters,

Today our Executive Director, Christine Kaufmann, sent letters to both Senator Baucus and Senator Tester commenting on their stance on the current immigration bill being debated in the U.S. Senate.

The Montana Human Rights Network is asking that both of our Senators consider basic principles of human rights as they move through the complicated and tenuous task of crafting a just and comprehensive immigration policy. 

Please contact Senators Baucus and Tester and let them know that Montanans believe that all people, regardless of citizenship or national origin, should be treated with dignity.

All people, regardless of citizenship or national origin, have a right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of themselves and their families.

All people, regardless of citizenship or national origin, have the right to life, liberty and security of person.

Please let our Senators know that Montanans understand that immigration is an American experience and that acceptance is an American value.  Federal immigration policies should recognize the humanity of undocumented immigrants and refugees, recognize the vital role that they play in the U.S. economy, recognize the importance of family unification and finally, allow these undocumented members of our society to come out of the shadows and fully participate in their communities.  

It will be a hard fight, but we can have a just and comprehensive immigration policy that works for both citizens and non-citizens.

Please email Senator Baucus

Please email Senator Tester

Or call 1-800-417-7666 to reach either of our Senators by phone. 

• Letter to Senator Tester
• Letter to Senator Baucus

Guest Opinion: Montana should seek truth in immigration debate
By CHRISTINE KAUFMANN

Immigration Reform is a Mess- Debbie Smith IR Guest Opinion

Immigrants are People, too by Christine Kaufman

Montana delegation opposes immigration overhaul bill

Montana senators weigh in on immigration plan
By NOELLE STRAUB - Washington Bureau - 05/19/07

Senators fight immigration bill
By NOELLE STRAUB
Billings Gazette Washington Bureau 05/23/07

Useful Links:

• American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) Immigrant Rights
• AFSC Responding to Raids, Protecting Human Rights (Spanish and English)
• National Confrence of State Legislators: Ballot Initiatives Affecting Immigrants: Past and Present
• ACLU: Immigrant Rights