1. United States
2. N.M.
3. Letter

As a constituent concerned about our current political climate, constitutional rights, and immigration justice, I urge you to advocate for Juan Carlos Lopez-Gomez, a wrongfully detained U.S.-born citizen under Florida’s SB 1718, and support federal reforms ensuring due process and expanded citizenship pathways. His case highlights state laws undermining federal immigration authority and violating rights, with national implications. New Mexico must lead in defending civil liberties against such abuses. Key Issues: 1. SB 1718’s Violations Florida’s law forces state/local enforcement to aid ICE, enabling racial profiling and wrongful detentions like Mr. Lopez-Gomez’s, eroding birthright citizenship. 2. Voter Suppression Bills like H.R. 10066 (JAIL for Alien Voters Act) use baseless voter fraud claims to suppress participation, imposing harsh penalties that deter naturalized citizens, immigrants, **and marginalized communities** from participating due to fears of profiling. The SAVE Act (H.R. 22) risks disenfranchising 21 million citizens lacking documents. 3. Federal Inaction DOJ/ICE fail to address SB 1718’s civil rights violations, necessitating congressional oversight to prioritize rights over politics. 4. Community Harm Deportations to facilities like El Salvador’s CECOT, with inhumane conditions, reflect deadly enforcement consequences requiring federal safeguards. Requests: - Condemn SB 1718 and demand hearings on its civil rights violations. - Oppose bills like H.R. 10066 and the SAVE Act. - Support reforms easing legalization for long-term undocumented residents with clean/low risk records. - Partner with NIJC to aid detainees and demand accountability. - Introduce legislation to: * Block state immigration overreach. * Simplify citizenship pathways for nonviolent undocumented individuals, ensuring due process. * Strengthen detention due process rights. * Create oversight to audit ICE/DOJ. New Mexico must challenge policies endangering rights and equity. By supporting Lopez-Gomez, opposing suppression, and backing fair citizenship paths, you uphold justice. Thank you for addressing this urgent matter.