1. United States
2. Ohio
3. Letter

House Bill 26 would defund sanctuary cities in Ohio, forcing them to cooperate with federal deportation efforts. This misguided legislation undermines community trust in law enforcement and makes communities less safe by driving undocumented residents into the shadows. Local police should be focused on public safety, not federal immigration enforcement which is the responsibility of federal agencies. Stripping funding from cities that prioritize community policing over deportation threatens public safety for all residents. I urge you to reject this harmful bill that scapegoats immigrant communities and stand up for policies that unite rather than divide our state.