STOP THE MEXICO TARIFFS AND HOLD DHS TO ACCOUNT. CONGRESS DO YOUR JOB.

ACTION ONE: CALL YOUR SENATORS

SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR WYDEN AND MERKLEY:

My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling because…
I oppose Trump’s tariffs on Mexico. Congress must not allow Trump to consider Mexico an enemy under the International Emergency Economic Act, and then impose tariffs as if migrant families were “an extraordinary threat” caused by Mexico. Congress also must use its oversight powers to bring DHS to account following Inspector General’s report on inhumane practices at the border. Thank you.

ACTION TWO: CALL YOUR HOUSE REPS

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SAMPLE SCRIPTS FOR REPRESENTATIVES:

My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling because…
I oppose Trump’s tariffs on Mexico. Congress must not allow Trump to consider Mexico an enemy under the International Emergency Economic Act, and then impose tariffs as if migrant families were “an extraordinary threat” caused by Mexico. Congress also must use its oversight powers to bring DHS to account following Inspector General’s report on inhumane practices at the border. Thank you.

BACKGROUND:

Last week Trump announced 5% tariffs starting June 10, escalating to 25% by Oct. 1 if Mexico does not stop the flow of migrants. This on the day Mexico reluctantly signed a revised NAFTA to avoid tariffs. 
Trump claimed authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977, which allowPresidents to sanction enemies making “unusual and extraordinary threats.” Mexico is not our enemy and is not threatening us.  
Congress must overturn Trump’s misinterpretation. Inot, Trump and future Presidents can impose tariffs on any country at willTrump also gave himself sole discretion to lift the tariffs—another bad precedent.   
No government will sign trade agreements with an America run by an economic despot. 
 Trump exacerbated border problem by slowing down processing and packing people into dangerously overcrowded facilities.   
The DHS Inspector General found 900 people packed like sardines in one facility meant for 125. Some have to stand on toilets for air. Conditions are squalid. Agents throw their belongings in the trash at intake. 
Congress must stop TrumpOverturn the tariffs against Mexico. Force ICE to stop choking off processing with its “queue management policy and expose its inhumanity.

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