We, the undersigned residents of Flagstaff, oppose Eva Putzova's petition calling for an ordinance to shield illegal migrants from Federal Immigration authorities. If implemented, her proposed ordinance would serve as a beacon drawing criminal migrants and violent gang members to Flagstaff for protection from Federal law enforcement. A sudden criminal influx would expose our unprotected and vulnerable migrants (with no citizenship rights) to subjugation and victimization without legal recourse. Ill-prepared migrants require food, housing, and financial support at city taxpayers’ expense. As evidenced in San Antonio, TX, Aurora, CO, Seattle, WA, Springfield, OH, and other communities, our city will see increased crime, overwhelming our local law enforcement and social services while encouraging the human and drug trafficking industries. The threat to businesses and citizens’ safety is real. Ms. Putzova’s proposed ordinance violates Federal and State law while protecting criminals from deportation. We call on the City Council to revisit their sworn oath to represent the citizens and businesses of Flagstaff. Please reject Ms. Putzova’s irresponsible petition and make the citizens of Flagstaff your first priority. No one is above the law.