Sample Scripts for Contacting Your Elected Officials

Sample script to customize to fit your local context:

Hi, my name is _______ and I'm a constituent from [your city or town name].

I'm calling to ask you to support [you can name a specific bill, or call for something more general reforms or support of certain values]. 

As a person of faith, I believe that every human being is made in the image of God and should be treated with dignity. Our immigration laws must uphold human dignity and support the interests of the American people. [This can be adapted to share your personal reasons for valuing this issue]

Thank you for taking the time to hear my concerns.

 

Sample script for state immigration legislation:

Hi, my name is _______ and I'm a constituent from [your city or town name].

I'm calling to ask you to reconsider your current legislation [reference your state’s legislation] and instead use your influence to foster bipartisan cooperation in Congress, where jurisdiction over immigration law truly lies. 

As a person of faith, I believe that every human being is made in the image of God and should be treated with dignity. Our immigration laws must uphold human dignity and support the interests of the American people. [This can be adapted to share your personal reasons for valuing this issue]

Thank you for taking the time to hear my concerns.