1. United States
2. Fla.
3. Letter

It is deeply concerning to learn that U.S. citizen children, including a 4-year-old battling Stage 4 cancer, were deported to Honduras on their mothers' deportation flights without due process or the ability to communicate with legal counsel. As U.S. citizens, these children have a constitutional right to remain in the country. Forcibly removing them without allowing them to pursue legal options or make arrangements is a violation of their civil liberties. This disturbing incident underscores the urgent need for immigration enforcement procedures that properly account for the rights and wellbeing of U.S. citizen children. Deporting minors battling serious illnesses without access to vital medications is inhumane and jeopardizes their health. Families must be given a meaningful opportunity to make decisions in their children's best interests before any removal actions occur. I urge you to investigate this matter thoroughly and implement stronger safeguards to prevent U.S. citizens, especially vulnerable children, from being unconstitutionally deprived of their rights and expelled from the country against their will. Protecting the fundamental rights of all U.S. citizens, regardless of their age or family circumstances, must be an inviolable priority.