Oppose Expanded Surveillance of Immigrants in Georgia through Unwarranted DNA Collection
Current Georgia law mandates DNA collection of individuals subject to an immigration detainer for individuals convicted of a felony. Georgia Senate Bill S.B. 116 would expand this practice to include subjects who have only been charged (not convicted) with a misdemeanor or felony. It is important to note that an immigration detainer is not proof that an individual has violated federal immigration law. This dangerous bill would result in a significant expansion of the state’s DNA database, which raises concerns about privacy and racial profiling.
DNA profiles contain sensitive, private information, including health information, ancestry, and predictive data indicating predispositions to certain illnesses. This private information, once collected, becomes accessible to any local, state, or federal law enforcement agency pursuant to any official criminal investigation. This sets a dangerous precedent.
Demand your representatives reject S.B. 116.
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Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [CITY, ZIP].
I’m calling today to urge [REP/SEN NAME] to vote NO on S.B. 116. This bill would expand the attacks on our most vulnerable minority and immigrant community members and would not make our communities any safer.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
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