1. United States
2. Wash.
3. Letter

The executive branch must be held accountable for upholding due process and respecting human rights in all immigration matters. It is deeply concerning that individuals, including legal residents, have been wrongfully deported without due process. The recent case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was granted protection from deportation by a U.S. court in 2019 but then deported to the notoriously harsh CECOT prison in El Salvador, highlights systemic flaws in our immigration system. We must uphold the fundamental principles of due process and human rights enshrined in our Constitution. Deporting individuals without fair hearings or evidence violates these core American values. It is imperative that the U.S. government takes immediate steps to facilitate the safe return of Mr. Abrego Garcia and any others who were wrongfully deported. Furthermore, comprehensive immigration reform is urgently needed to create a just and humane system that respects human dignity. Expediting this reform would help prevent such egregious violations from occurring again while ensuring America remains a beacon of freedom and opportunity for all.