1. United States
2. Ore.
3. Letter

The Laken Riley Act is a misguided and harmful piece of legislation that would needlessly criminalize and detain undocumented immigrants for minor offenses. It is a draconian measure that goes against American values of justice, fairness, and human rights. This bill would divert critical resources away from addressing serious crimes and instead mandate the cruel and wasteful detention of vulnerable individuals, including those charged with nonviolent theft offenses out of desperation. It would tear families apart and waste taxpayer dollars on an inhumane and ineffective policy. Rather than this punitive approach, we should pursue comprehensive immigration reform that provides a pathway to citizenship and upholds the dignity of all people. I urge you to reject this unjust legislation and instead work towards humane and practical solutions to our nation's immigration challenges.