Oppose Trump's Unlawful Immigration Enforcement and Protect Long-Term Residents

I am writing to urge you to actively oppose the Trump administration's unlawful immigration enforcement practices and advocate for the protection of long-term residents who have built their lives in our communities. The March 2025 deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia demonstrates the dangerous overreach of current immigration policy. Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident who lived in the United States for over a decade with legal protections, was illegally deported to El Salvador despite having no criminal convictions and having a child with an American citizen. This action violated his legal rights and separated an American family. Data shows that Trump's immigration agenda is deeply unpopular with voters. When Democrats called for Abrego Garcia's return in late April, Trump's approval rating on immigration fell sharply. His approval dipped again in mid-June following the unlawful deployment of the National Guard for immigration enforcement in Los Angeles and has remained low since. This demonstrates that voters reject these extreme enforcement tactics when they understand the human impact. After six months of public pressure, the Justice Department returned Abrego Garcia to the United States, and a judge ordered his release from federal custody, preventing re-detention until lawful removal orders exist. This outcome proves that challenging unlawful deportations works both legally and politically. I ask you to publicly oppose the Trump administration's immigration overreach, support legislation protecting long-term residents with legal status from unlawful deportation, and advocate for families like the Abrego Garcias who deserve to remain together. Long-term residents who have established their lives here, raised families, and contributed to our communities should not face deportation without due process or in violation of their legal protections. Voters want elected officials to stand up against these injustices. I urge you to speak out clearly on this issue and fight for humane immigration policies that respect the law and keep families together.