- United States
- Mo.
- Letter
The revelations about President Trump suggesting deportation of American citizens to El Salvador for detention are profoundly concerning. Such an action would violate fundamental constitutional rights and human rights principles. American citizens must never face threats of being stripped of their citizenship or deported from their own country. This rhetoric is unacceptable and represents an alarming escalation of authoritarian tendencies that undermine democratic values. We cannot stand idly by as core civil liberties are undermined. It is imperative that Congress and the courts firmly reject any unlawful attempts to deport American citizens or revoke their citizenship status without due process. Robust oversight and accountability measures must be taken to ensure the President cannot overstep constitutional boundaries. I urge you to take immediate action to condemn this alarming rhetoric from the President in the strongest possible terms. Clear legislative safeguards must be established to protect the rights of all American citizens from such egregious violations. Our nation's laws and democratic principles are at stake. Decisive leadership is needed to uphold the Constitution and prevent further erosion of civil liberties.