1. United States
2. Neb.
3. Letter

The recent suggestion by President Trump to send American citizens who commit violent crimes to prisons in El Salvador raises significant constitutional and human rights concerns. Incarcerating U.S. nationals in foreign countries would violate their fundamental rights and protections guaranteed by the Constitution. Such a policy would be an egregious overreach of executive power and a blatant disregard for due process. Promoting the forced transfer of American citizens to another nation's prisons sets a dangerous precedent that undermines the rule of law and our commitment to protecting civil liberties. It is imperative that we uphold the principles enshrined in our founding documents and reject any attempts to circumvent established legal processes and safeguards. As elected representatives, you have a duty to defend the rights and freedoms of all Americans, regardless of the crimes they may have committed on U.S. soil. Endorsing extralegal measures that violate constitutional guarantees erodes the integrity of our democratic institutions and the values we stand for as a nation. I urge you to firmly denounce this proposal and take decisive action to ensure that no American citizen is subjected to such an unconstitutional and inhumane treatment. Our commitment to justice and human rights must never be compromised, even in the face of legitimate public safety concerns. We must uphold the highest standards of due process and equal protection under the law for all.