1. United States
2. Pa.
3. Letter

The U.S. government's use of a point system to identify and deport alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang from Venezuela raises serious concerns about due process and fair treatment. Relying on broad generalizations and misconceptions about gang affiliations risks unfairly targeting and criminalizing individuals based on their national origin or appearance. This approach appears to be a thinly veiled attempt to enable the mass deportation of Venezuelan immigrants, aligning with broader anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies. A fair and just immigration system should respect human rights, uphold civil liberties, and make decisions based on individual circumstances, not discriminatory profiling. I urge a reevaluation of this misguided policy and a renewed commitment to addressing immigration in a humane and equitable manner.