1. United States
2. Mo.
3. Letter

It is concerning to read about the administrative error that resulted in the wrongful deportation of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident, to the notorious CECOT prison in El Salvador. This case highlights the critical need for due process and adherence to legal procedures in immigration enforcement actions. Rushing deportations without proper checks and oversight increases the risk of grievous mistakes that tear families apart and violate individuals' rights. The fact that the government acknowledges deporting Mr. Abrego Garcia to El Salvador contradicts prior immigration court rulings barring his removal to that country is alarming. Regardless of alleged gang affiliations, the law must be followed, and deportation orders cannot simply be disregarded. Expediting removals at the expense of due process erodes the integrity of our judicial system and the rule of law. I urge you to take decisive action to prevent similar unconscionable errors from occurring in the future. Strengthening due process protections, increasing transparency, and instituting robust accountability measures are crucial to ensuring the fair and lawful treatment of all individuals in immigration proceedings. The consequences of deportation mistakes can be life-altering, as this case tragically illustrates. We must uphold the fundamental principles of justice and human rights in our immigration system. We don't agree on much currently in regards to this administration but this absolutely should be something that is appalling to all of us. Please demand better from the Trump administration and ICE.