An open letter to the President & U.S. Congress; State Governors & Legislatures

Kidnappings are not Deportations - Call it what it is.

14 so far! Help us get to 25 signers!

The Trump administration forcibly seized numerous men and sent them to a concentration camp prison in El Salvador without following any legal processes. These actions are not deportations—they are kidnappings. Deportations, by definition, require adherence to lawful procedures; these actions blatantly ignored all such requirements. Calling these kidnappings "deportations" is untrue, and lends credibility to illegal and inhumane state practices. I am furious that this distinction is being legitimized by people who are letting the administration dictate the narrative. The administration’s claim that it “can’t” address this crisis is outrageous. The United States, once the leader of the free world, now pleads helplessness? This excuse is unacceptable. The president, who boasts of being the “world’s best dealmaker,” has proven himself incapable and weak—unable to correct this failure or even assemble a competent team to resolve it. Politicians may turn a blind eye, but the American people see the truth. I urge you to speak the truth about this matter. At the very least, refrain from calling these actions deportations—they are kidnappings.

▶ Created on April 9 by Action Steps

Sign Petition

Already signed?

  • Promote this campaign to get it texted to potential signers
  • Share this page or image
    A shareable card that reads "tell the President & U.S. Congress; State Governors & Legislatures: Kidnappings are not Deportations - Call it what it is." followed by "text sign PZYXWR to 50409"
  • Text INVITE PZYXWR to ask your friends to sign via text or email
  • and post around campus or on your community bulletin board
  • Use the iOS app to share with your contacts
  • Join our Discord and connect with fellow organizers
  • Upgrade to Premium to unlock more features and make sure we can keep delivering
Share on BlueskyShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedInShare on WhatsAppShare on TumblrEmail with GmailEmail

Fund texts of this petition

Drive more letter deliveries by funding text appeals to users. Become a member to double your reach per dollar.