In the past 5-10 years, the number of immigrants has flooded our community with illegal criminal aliens. Large cities around the US continue to garner all of the attention of ICE and the President, but our conservative cities and small towns in Idaho need attention as well. We, the residents of Idaho, have watched as our communities have become havens for those who skirt the laws of our nation, threatening our safety and the integrity of our neighborhoods.

While our state embodies the American values of hard work, family, and freedom, these principles are being jeopardized by a lack of adequate federal enforcement in our region. Idahoans are facing increased crime rates, straining public resources, and a general sense of uncertainty about our community's future. This is not just an issue about policy; it is about protecting the values and security that make Idaho special.

It is well-documented that smaller communities, like ours, are experiencing a surge of undocumented individuals due to redirected enforcement efforts from ICE to more populated areas. According to Pew Research, the nationwide population of unauthorized immigrants was estimated at nearly 11 million as of 2018, with these numbers having significant impacts even in traditionally lower-immigrant areas.

We urge the federal government, particularly ICE, to extend their focus to small towns, like those in Idaho, which are often overlooked but equally affected. It is essential that resources be reallocated now to address the very real threats facing our community. By increasing ICE presence and support in Idaho, we can ensure that our state remains a safe and secure place for all its residents.

Your support in signing this petition will help us urge federal action to bring desperate needed attention and resources to Idaho. This will aid law enforcement in maintaining peace, uphold immigration laws, and preserve the safety of our beautiful communities. Please join us in this fight to safeguard Idaho's future by signing this petition today.