Advancing Justice-Atlanta Expresses Deep Disappointment as Governor Kemp Signs HB 1105 into Law
STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 4, 2024
CONTACT:
James Woo, Advancing Justice-Atlanta, jwoo@advancingjustice-atlanta.org
Atlanta, GA - Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta expresses deep disappointment as Gov. Kemp signs HB 1105 into law, despite relentless community advocacy opposing the legislation.
“Every Georgian should feel safe in their community, whether they were born here or chose to make the state their home. Elected officials have passed a bill that does not promote safety, but has increased fear among immigrant communities,” says Jennifer Lee, Policy Director.
The new law intends to mandate closer cooperation between local law enforcement and ICE to enforce federal immigration law. This includes universal compliance with immigration detainer requests from ICE to detain individuals for an additional 48 hours after an arrest is made for a crime, so that ICE can pick up individuals and further detain them in a different facility.
“Community organizations have come together in the past to provide resources where the state has failed to do so, and they will do it again. We will continue to support the rights and needs of immigrant families,” says Berenice Rodriguez, Civic Engagement and Organizing Director.
Advancing Justice-Atlanta advises community members to check out our resources:
Need a ride? Your safety matters. Text “RIDE” to 470-816-3329 and follow the instructions provided.
Know Your Rights. You have constitutional rights. Check out our resources. You can also contact us to learn more about our legal programs and workshops.
If you need immigration legal advice, reach out to our hotline: 404-890-5655
To report an incident you believe may be related to HB 1105, please text 470-816-3329.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the civil rights of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI), and other marginalized communities in Georgia and the Southeast
