Today, another U.S. citizen was killed by federal immigration enforcement.  This wasn’t an isolated incident and reflects a dangerous pattern that threatens community safety and public trust.

The National Association of Social Workers has long warned against fear-based policies that rely on force instead of care. 

Force militarized responses being carried out by ICE result in significant trauma to the communities we serve.

Across the U.S., communities are experiencing harm:

• Families afraid to leave their homes
• Children impacted at school
• Neighborhoods destabilized by fear

This is not safety or justice and it has no place in our democracy.

As social workers, our ethical responsibility is clear:

• Protect human dignity
• Demand transparency and accountability
• Advocate for systems rooted in care, not intimidation

Silence is not neutral.

NASW calls on policymakers and federal agencies to immediately halt harmful enforcement practices and commit to approaches that prioritize safety & humanity.

Fear, Intimidation, & Murder have no place in our democracy.

Social Workers Educate !!!!

Use your voice, training, and platform to share accurate information about how harmful immigration enforcement impacts families, communities, and essential services.

Social Workers Advocate!!

Contact congress (202) 224-3121 and demand transparency, accountability, and an end to fear-based enforcement practices.

Amplify YOUR social work voice.

Social Workers Activate!!

Support community-based organizations, mutual aid, and mental health resources that protect and heal our neighborhoods.

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