Prior to Trump taking office for his second term, many people would say they didn’t mind deporting violent immigrants (illegal or otherwise). Many did not think Trump would snatch legal immigrants or even U.S. citizens. Certainly many did not think a legal immigrants could be snatched and sent to a prison in El Salvador after the government admits it made a mistake. I would fight for the rule of law in every instance. That includes due process and a right to be heard. Yes, even for violent offenders. We can’t say that the rule of law should only be applied to legal immigrants; it must be provided to everyone. The second major concern is sending them out of the country - not back to their country of origin - and to a prison that most would agree is cruel and unusual punishment. 100 people to a cell, 23-1/2 hours in a civil, no access to an attorney or family. Given those stats, one can only wonder about the medical care provided to prisoners. The situation is horrific and inhumane. Is it meant to scare us? Yes. And it does but we have to keep our eyes on the goal of restoring democracy to all.
I’m with you, Donna. Whatever the issue, we have to lead with solutions grounded in due process and equal protection, core principles that define a just society. Too many Americans have been misled by the noise from Trump, Fox, and the MAGA echo chamber. It’s dangerous, and it has to stop. My hope is that my articles cut through the spin and shine a bright light on the facts, the truth, and the path forward.
Prior to Trump taking office for his second term, many people would say they didn’t mind deporting violent immigrants (illegal or otherwise). Many did not think Trump would snatch legal immigrants or even U.S. citizens. Certainly many did not think a legal immigrants could be snatched and sent to a prison in El Salvador after the government admits it made a mistake. I would fight for the rule of law in every instance. That includes due process and a right to be heard. Yes, even for violent offenders. We can’t say that the rule of law should only be applied to legal immigrants; it must be provided to everyone. The second major concern is sending them out of the country - not back to their country of origin - and to a prison that most would agree is cruel and unusual punishment. 100 people to a cell, 23-1/2 hours in a civil, no access to an attorney or family. Given those stats, one can only wonder about the medical care provided to prisoners. The situation is horrific and inhumane. Is it meant to scare us? Yes. And it does but we have to keep our eyes on the goal of restoring democracy to all.
I’m with you, Donna. Whatever the issue, we have to lead with solutions grounded in due process and equal protection, core principles that define a just society. Too many Americans have been misled by the noise from Trump, Fox, and the MAGA echo chamber. It’s dangerous, and it has to stop. My hope is that my articles cut through the spin and shine a bright light on the facts, the truth, and the path forward.