1. United States
2. Maine
3. Letter

I am writing to express my deep concern over the recent deportation of Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a respected scholar at Brown University, who was legally present in the United States. As reported by The New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/16/us/brown-university-rasha-alawieh-professor-deported.html?unlocked_article_code=1.4U4.Sp58.BCufjkWlloYq&smid=url-share), this action appears to be a blatant violation of U.S. immigration law and due process. It is appalling that an administration sworn to uphold the law is instead trampling on it by forcibly removing a legally present individual. This is not just a singular miscarriage of justice; it sets a dangerous precedent for countless other law-abiding residents who could face similar unlawful treatment. Deporting a legal resident without justification undermines our nation’s core principles of fairness, due process, and the rule of law. I urge you to take immediate action to investigate this unlawful deportation and to hold those responsible accountable. Furthermore, Congress must ensure that similar injustices do not continue to occur. We need strong oversight to prevent government agencies from acting with such reckless disregard for legality and human dignity. I look forward to your response detailing what actions you will take to address this alarming situation. Thank you. https://dl-rapidbot.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/attachments/1/7210/cdff/7210cdff-cdaf-49fa-bb2b-c7e9fecc2f08.php