To our incredible community of signers,

​Happy Sunday! As we start a new week, let’s pause and recognize the power you hold. Every single name added to this petition is a brick in the wall of protection we are building around our most vulnerable: our children.

​The fight to ensure that schools remain truly Sensitive Locations—places of safety, not fear—is more critical than ever. The actions taken by Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) to affirm that we will not allow ICE agents inside without a judicial warrant is a massive victory, and it proves that local institutions are listening to the overwhelming demand for child safety.

​This is your victory. Your voice, raised through this petition, fuels the courage of leaders and districts to stand firm. We are not just asking for change; we are demanding safety, and we are succeeding!

​We need to make this level of protection the standard, not the exception, across the entire state and nation. The momentum is with us, but it needs your energy to keep pushing.

​🌟 Keep the Momentum Going: Your Mission This Week
​If you've already signed, your job isn't done—it's just beginning! We need to flood every corner of our community with this message. This is how we turn a local protection into a universal right:

​At Every Meeting: Share the link at the start or end of your next staff meeting, organizational board meeting, or neighborhood association gathering.
​In Your Inbox: Forward this update to your work colleagues, professional networks, and contact lists.
​In Your Home: Talk to your family members and friends. Use the story of IPS to show them the real-world impact of signing.
​At Your Church/Community Center: Post the link on community bulletin boards, share it in your faith group's newsletter, or ask your leaders to include it in announcements.
​On Social Media (Again!): Share the petition link now and tag five friends who care deeply about child welfare and immigrant rights. Use the hashtags #ProtectOurKids and #IPSSafeZone.
​Beyond: Think of one place you haven't shared it yet—the local coffee shop bulletin, your children's sports league parent chat—and post it there.
​The safety of our children is a fundamental, non-negotiable value. Let’s make sure every institution understands that we are watching, and we will settle for nothing less than full protection from illegal raids.

​Thank you for standing up for every child’s right to learn, heal, and pray without fear. Let’s make this the week we break our sharing record!

​In Solidarity,

​Commissioner Thomas