1. United States
2. Ill.
3. Letter

I am writing as a concerned constituent to urge you to take immediate action in holding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) accountable for its systemic abuses and to advocate for its dismantling and replacement with a more just and humane immigration system. For years, ICE has been linked to inhumane detention conditions, family separations, and violations of human rights. Reports of medical neglect, abuse, and excessive force have become alarmingly common. These practices are not only morally reprehensible but also undermine the values of justice and due process that our nation claims to uphold. As my elected representative, I urge you to: 1. Support Legislation for ICE Oversight and Accountability – Advocate for independent investigations into ICE’s practices and ensure that agents responsible for human rights abuses face consequences. 2. End Family Detention and Mass Deportations – Push for policies that prioritize humane treatment, including community-based alternatives to detention. 3. Reallocate ICE Funding Toward Humane Immigration Reform – Invest in programs that support asylum seekers, provide legal representation, and uphold human dignity rather than criminalizing immigrant communities. Our immigration system should reflect fairness, compassion, and respect for human rights. ICE, in its current form, has proven time and again that it operates with little regard for these principles. I ask that you use your position to advocate for a just system that prioritizes people over punitive enforcement. I appreciate your time and commitment to representing our community. I look forward to your response on this urgent issue.