Michigan Open Letters

From a constituent in Lansing, MI

Defund ICE

ICE needs to be defunded now. There are no more excuses. We will have to figure out a different way to handle immigration enforcement. ICE cannot and must not be allowed to do it. They are committing far, far more harm to our country than any undocumented residents are. They are domestic terrorists

From a constituent in Emmett, MI

Thank You for Voting NO on DHS Funding

I am writing to thank Senator Gary Peters for committing to vote against the upcoming Department of Homeland Security funding bill. It's clear to many of Senator Peters' constituents that ICE poses a serious threat to our communities, and I am glad to see his recent public statements acknowledging t

From a constituent in Covert, MI

Oppose DHS Funding Until ICE Accountability Measures Are Implemented

I am writing to urge you to vote against any Department of Homeland Security funding bill that does not include meaningful accountability measures for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The recent shooting of Renee Good, a young mother in Minneapolis, and the death of Mr. Pretti represent a patter

From a constituent in Byron Center, MI

Oppose Further ICE/DHS Funding Without Accountability

I am a Michigan constituent writing to urge you to refuse any further funding increases or blank-check appropriations for ICE and federal immigration enforcement operations until Congress imposes real oversight, clear limits, and accountability. Yesterday’s fatal shooting in Minneapolis, in which a

From a constituent in Rochester Hills, MI

Save our country from ICE

ICE and DHS are visiting untold cruelty on our citizens, neighbors, and those who wish to call America their home, while MAGA lies to our faces. Stand on the right side of history, decry ICE and end state cooperation with them.

From a constituent in Harper Woods, MI

Where are the Epstein files?

You are standing by and watching out of politeness while our democracy is ripped apart in front of us. Americans are being executed in the streets. We ar e creating unnecessary international clashes. All to protect the Pedophile in chief from being exposed. We are over a month past the due date to r

From a constituent in Chelsea, MI

No more tax dollars for ICE lawlessness! Vote NO on the funding bill if it includes our tax money going to pay for ICE and DHS. These agencies are kidnapping and murdering Americans in the streets and denying our state FEMA aid for disasters. Our taxes should not be given to actions that harm and re

From a constituent in Hillsdale, MI

They are killing the helpers. Renee Good was not a domestic terrorist, she was a wife, mother, and an observer. Alex Pretti was a VA nurse, in the ICU. Alex Pretti was helping women who had been knocked down and he paid with his life. Renee Good paid with her life. Is it "enough," yet? I have a targ

From a constituent in Pinckney, MI

ICE are Murderers

We know that the senate is voting on funding for DHS and ICE. We know that this risks another shut down. Do it. Shut it down. Shut it all down. Shut it down and shout from the rooftops why: they are killing us. Own the Democrat Shutdown label and scream at the top of your mind why every interview

From a constituent in Ann Arbor, MI

Vote to Impeach President Trump for High Crimes and Misdemeanors

I am writing to urge you to support impeachment proceedings against President Trump. With only 23 Republicans needed to join Democrats in the House to reach a majority, this is a moment that requires courage and commitment to constitutional principles over party loyalty. Representative Al Green of

From a constituent in Ann Arbor, MI

Demand Accountability for Alex Pretti's Killing and Federal Overreach

I am writing to demand immediate action following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse and U.S. citizen, by a Border Patrol agent on January 24 in Minnesota. This killing of an American citizen exercising his constitutional rights requires the strongest possible response, inclu

From a constituent in Mason, MI

Veterans affairs

Dear Senator Slotkin and Representative Barrett, You both built your public identities around service, national security, and care for those who serve this country. Alex Pretti was a VA ICU nurse. He spent his career caring for veterans. He believed in the dignity of service and the responsibility

From a verified voter in Oxford, MI

A bill to further fund the Department of Homeland Security will be coming before the senate this week. In light of the department’s lawless, violent thuggery and its leaders’ lies to the nation, this department deserves no further funding. The Department of Homeland Security has clearly become irred

From a verified voter in Saint Clair Shores, MI

Abolish ICE

I'm sure you're receiving a lot of feedback around this and I'm happy to add to the pile. What is happening in Minnesota right now is disgusting. TWO American citizens have been MURDERED. ICE/CPB are being used as a private military force against US citizens. This CANNOT continue. Forget party loyal

From a constituent in Emmett, MI

Thank You for Voting NO on DHS Funding Bill

I am writing to thank Senator Elissa Slotkin for the public statements she made against ICE's ongoing attacks on immigrants and citizens, as well as her commitment to vote against the upcoming Department of Homeland Security funding bill. I would also ask Senator Slotkin to demand full investigation

From a constituent in Emmett, MI

Vote AGAINST DHS Funding Bill

I am writing to urge Senator Gary Peters to oppose ICE's ongoing attacks on both immigrants and citizens and hold this administration accountable for their authoritarian and unlawful tactics. I ask that Senator Peters follow Senator Elissa Slotkin's lead and refuse to pass any DHS appropriations bil

From a verified voter in Saint Johns, MI

Stop the attacks on Citizens, ICE Out

I am writing to implore you to stop Trump, ICE and the attacks on MN. You have the power to stop this madness and reign in ICE before more citizens are murdered, more families are torn apart and before Trump destroys our democracy. Do your job and check the executive branch. Stand up for our rights

From a constituent in Grand Blanc, MI

Demand Federal Investigation and End to Militarized Immigration Operations

On January 24, 2026, federal Border Patrol agents shot and killed Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse and lawful concealed carry permit holder, in Minneapolis. The Department of Homeland Security claimed Pretti approached officers with a gun and violently resisted, intending to "massacre la

From a constituent in Berrien Springs, MI

Please, hold ICE accountable and share this message from Alex's family. Statement from Michael and Susan Pretti Parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti “We are heartbroken but also very angry. Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he c

From a constituent in Berrien Springs, MI

Please, hold ICE accountable and share this message from Alex's family. Statement from Michael and Susan Pretti Parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti “We are heartbroken but also very angry. Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he c

From a constituent in Kalamazoo, MI

Do not fund ICE.

way we are going. Thank you for representing us. What we just saw was a gangland-style killing of a protester. This is the end of business as usual. I'd rather shut the government down than continue the Please do not pass the funding bill that includes homeland security funding. Please vote NO unles

From a verified voter in Davison, MI

STOP TRUMP STOP ICE

REIGN IN TRUMP AND ICE NOW!!! People are dying, ICE is literally shooting people in the street and it’s Trumps fault! Find a way to stop this before more people are killed by his regime!!!

From a constituent in Ada, MI

BLOCK ICE FUNDING

TO ACT!!! ver been a more important time for our elected Democrats to take bold steps to stop federal officers from KILLING AMERICANS IN THE STREETS!! WE NEED YOU Please do whatever you can to block ICE funding, whether it be organizing resistance to block the bill before the Senate, or filibuster

From a constituent in Vanderbilt, MI

NO ICE $$ & IMPEACH TRUMP

I am enraged that another American citizen was murdered today by ICE. Rep. Bergman: You dishonor our country, your Oath to the Constitution, and our military (from which you are retired) by continuing to support Pres. Trump. Yesterday, you voted YES to give even MORE money to a group of masked, un

From a constituent in Midland, MI

Vote no on ANY ice funding. No exceptions.

I am urging you to vote NO on any legislation that includes funding for ICE—regardless of what else is attached to the bill. This moment does not call for hedging or procedural excuses. ICE has become a tool of fear, political repression, and authoritarian enforcement. Continuing to fund it is inco