Tell your governor to reconsider decision and support refugees
If your governor has expressed opposition to Syrian refugees settling in your state, tell him or her that you are disappointed with this dangerous decision by sending a letter and tweet (see below) today. Find a list of governors who have said no and their contact information at the bottom of this page.
Sample Letter
Governor [name of your governor]
State of [name of state]
State Capital Building
[City, State, Zip]
Dear Governor [name of your governor],
In the wake of recent tragic events in Paris, Beirut, Baghdad, my heart grieves with the rest of the world for the victims and their families. The terror inflicted by Daesh is familiar to many in the Middle East, and is driving the current refugee crisis. Having fled their homes and communities in the wake of brutal civil war and rampant terror, Syrian refugees now rely on other nations to provide safety. Unfortunately, they are not always welcomed. When calamity strikes and we as world citizens spread fear and division, we are giving in to the despair and suspicion that extremists are trying to spread. However, if we are united in our actions and remain committed to our values of freedom and opportunity, we demonstrate resilience.
Your announcement to suspend efforts to resettle Syrian refugees in [name of state] is disappointing and dangerous, and does not do justice to the millions of refugees and immigrants who have made this country their home. Refusing to allow refugees, who already undergo a stringent process, to settle in [name of state] compromises our American values and our safety. As you are already aware, all refugees undergo a rigorous 13-step screening process before arriving to the U.S. This screening is in place to ensure they are not a threat to our security. As the elected representative of the people of [name of state], I—along with the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC), and its Campaign to TAKE ON HATE—implore you to stick to issues that help promote unity, rather than use divisive methods that serve only to weaken the communities you represent.
I urge to reevaluate your decision and support Syrians’ right to refuge. You must act now.
Sincerely,
[insert name/title/organization here]
Sample Tweet
[Insert governor's Twitter handle] Please reconsider your decision and promise to welcome Syrian and all refugees #RefugeesWelcome @NNAAC @takeonhate
Governors
Nikki Haley, South Carolina
Tel:(803)734-2100
email: [email protected]
@nikkihaley
Robert Bentley, Alabama
334.242.7100
@governorBentley
Asa Hutchinson, Arkansas
Tel:(501)682-2345
email: [email protected]
@asahutchinson
Doug Ducey, Arizona
Tel:(602)542-4331 11/98
email: [email protected]
@Dougducey
Rick Scott, Florida
(850) 717-9337
email: [email protected]
@flgovscott
Nathan Deal, Georgia
Tel:(404)656-1776
email: [email protected]
@governordeal
CL “Butch” Otter, Idaho
Tel:(208)334-2100
@butchotter
Mike Pence, Indiana
Tel:(317)232-4567
email: [email protected]
@govpencein
Bruce Rauner, Illinois
Tel:(217)782-0244
email: [email protected]
@govrauner
Sam Brownback, Kansas
Tel:(913)296-3232
email: [email protected]
@govsambrownback
Matt Bevin, Kentucky
Tel:(502)564-2611 Check
email: [email protected]
@govstevebeshear
Bobby Jindal, Louisiana,
Tel:(504)342-7015 Check
email: [email protected]t
@bobbyJindal
Paul LePage, Maine
Tel:(207)287-3531 11/98
email: [email protected]
@Governor_lepage
Charlie Baker, Massachusetts
Tel:(617)727-3666
email: [email protected]
@Massgovernor
Larry Hogan, Maryland
Tel:(410)974-3901
email: http://www.gov.state.md.us/mail
@Larryhogan
Rick Snyder, Michigan
Tel:(517)373-7858
email: [email protected]
@onetoughnerd
Phil Bryant, Mississippi
Tel:(601)359-3100
http://www.governorbryant.com/contact/
@philbryantms
Pete Ricketts, Nebraska
Tel:(402)471-2244
@Govrickettes
Maggie Hassan, New Hampshire
Tel:(603)271-2121
ww.governor.nh.gov/contact/index.htm
@governorhassan
Chris Christie, New Jersey
Tel:(609)292-6000
http://www.nj.gov/cgi-bin/governor/govmail/govmail_1c_new.pl
@govchristie
Susana Martinez, New Mexico
Tel:(505)827-3000
email: [email protected]
@gov_martinez
Brian Sandoval, Nevada
Tel:(702)687-5670
email: [email protected]
@govsandoval
Pat McCrory, North Carolina
Tel:(919)733-4240
email: [email protected]
@patmccrory
John Kasich, Ohio
Tel:(614)466-3555
@johnkasich
Mary Fallin, Oklahoma
Tel:(405)521-2342
email: https://www.ok.gov/triton/modules/formbuilder/form.php?form_id=0d5f27f90f279a5b64535ec11836f> 37cbb20807e960b2c0aa58b9f358
@govmaryfallin
Bill Haslam, Tennessee
Tel:(615)741-2001
email: [email protected]
@billhaslam
Greg Abbott, Texas
Tel:(512)463-1762
email: [email protected]
@gregabbott_tx
Scott Walker, Wisconsin
Tel:(608)266-1212
email: [email protected]
@govwalker