1. United States
2. N.C.
3. Letter

My family and I moved to the US from Colombia seeking asylum in 1990 and we, like so many immigrants, have done nothing but positively contribute to this beautiful country by way of starting businesses and creating community. I’m appalled at the lack of humane oversight from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and have deep concern over the deportation of Venezuelan asylum seekers to El Salvador’s CECOT prison, where many are held without charges under abusive conditions. I urge you to call for their return and an investigation into this violation of due process. Over 75% of these men have no criminal background, neither here nor the countries they came from. This country was founded on liberty, justice, and freedom for all, and justice must be available for all and not just some. Men like Julio Zambrqno and Kilmer Garcia deserve the right to live freely- their only crime is being Hispanic. I hope my story rings true and that in our shared humanity, you find compassion to put an end to these human rights violations. I hope you are remembered on the right side of history by speaking up for what is good and morally upright. We are after all, a Christian nation, and our religious beliefs are first and foremostly expressed by our actions and desire to speak for truth, justice, and goodness and make the pursuit of life liberty and happiness an option for all.