1. United States
2. Ariz.
3. Letter

I know we are in Arizona but this issue is about community. I am reaching out today with deep concern for the life of S.G.V., a four-year-old girl in Los Angeles who suffers from short bowel syndrome and relies on Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), a treatment that is unavailable outside the United States. Her family entered the U.S. legally in July 2023 under humanitarian parole to receive critical medical care, yet their status has been revoked—placing this innocent child in imminent danger. This decision is unconscionable. Medical experts have warned that if her treatment is interrupted, she will not survive. No child should face a death sentence simply because of immigration status. As elected officials, we must ensure that policies reflect compassion, justice, and humanity. Arizona has the power to take meaningful action. I urge you to: - Advocate for expanded Emergency Medicaid so that children with life-threatening conditions receive continuous care. - Support increased funding for community health centers to provide essential services to vulnerable families. - Push for policy reforms to guarantee that humanitarian parole decisions consider medical necessity. - Partner with nonprofit organizations working to secure healthcare and legal protections for affected families. - Encourage federal intervention to prevent the deportation of children who depend on U.S.-based medical treatment to survive. This is about more than just one child—it is about the principles that define us as a nation. We cannot claim to protect families while allowing bureaucracy to sentence a child to death. The urgency of this matter cannot be overstated. I implore you to act now, speak out, and ensure that S.G.V. and families like hers receive the protection they deserve. I look forward to your response and to seeing meaningful steps taken on behalf of these vulnerable children.