Immigrants' Rights
No policy of
terror in Kentucky
In 2011, an Arizona copy-cat was proposed here in Kentucky, Senate Bill 6. SB 6 would have mandated discrimination by requiring police officers to target people who seem like they might be undocumented. KFTC was part of a broad effort that successfully defeated the bill.
Here is what some members said about SB 6.
“The Bill of Rights says that we’re all innocent until proven guilty, but this won’t be true for people with darker skin and accents.”
Shekinah LaValle
Jefferson County
“SB 6 seeks to establish a sanctioned policy of terror that would systematically and willfully persecute Latinos living in Kentucky. It would wrongfully incarcerate innocent people for profit – including women and 
children.
"This is a crime against humanity. This is wrong. It is wrong in Rwanda, it is wrong in Sudan, it is wrong in North Korea, China or Nazi Germany. It is also wrong in Kentucky.”
Juan Gutierrez
Bowling Green legal
permanent resident
Read an op-ed published in the Georgetown News-Graphic by Scott County member Homer White about SB 6.
KFTC is working to create a society that supports the human rights of all people. We value the human rights of everyone, regardless of national origin, race, citizenship, immigration status or any other defining characteristic.
KFTC supports our allies in working for comprehensive immigration reform.
We also work to defend Kentucky against bad immigration legislation, especially attempts to divide our communities by colors and accents and places of birth. This is not what we want.
We want protected communities. We canʼt afford mandated discrimination. We want to stand united. Kentucky canʼt afford to turn neighbor against neighbor.
Learn more about the contributions of immigrants to Kentucky here.
Community Art Build (Online!)
Join KFTC members for virtual art building ahead of With Love, Kentucky! This event is a chance for members, especially in northern Kentucky and Rolling Bluegrass, to come together to talk about our vision, build art together, and make plans for how we can deliver it safely to Frankfort.
NKY chapter hosts DACA and immigrant rights discussion
On March 26, the Northern Kentucky chapter cohosted a zoom video conversation about immigration rights. The call focused on the status of the DACA (Deferred Action for Child Arrivals) program, the challenges facing the local immigrant community and how that fits into the unique moment we are in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.
Faith Leaders Sign Letter Opposing Anti-‘Sanctuary’ Immigration Bill
More than 300 faith leaders have called on Kentucky legislators to stop advancing a bill that would ban agencies, cities and public employees from adopting so-called “sanctuary” immigration policies.
Calls needed – our best chance to stop the Family Separation Bill is right now
Here in Kentucky, we do better together. When a neighbor needs help, we lend a hand – whether they’re a newcomer or lifelong Kentuckian.
Immigrants Make Important Contributions to Kentucky Communities and Economy
Immigrants make many valuable contributions to communities across Kentucky, and are a vital part of our culture and economy. Click here to see a PDF of our presentation, “Immigrants Make Important Contributions to Kentucky Communities and Economy
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