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URGENT: SB 172 Vote Today. Call Your Senator Now

Senate Bill 172 is scheduled for a vote in the Ohio Senate this afternoon. This harmful bill would require state and local officials to permit the arrest or detention of people suspected of being undocumented, regardless of circumstances.
It invites racial profiling, violates constitutional rights, and puts immigrant and refugee communities across Ohio at risk.
Take Action Now:
- Call Senate President Rob McColley: 614-466-8150, McColley@OhioSenate.gov
- Call Senate Majority Floor Leader Theresa Gavarone: 614-466-8060, Gavarone@OhioSenate.gov
- Find your senator: Click here to enter your address
Tell them to vote NO on SB 172.