1. United States
2. Ill.
3. Letter

The recent immigration raids and enforcement actions taken by the Trump administration are causing widespread fear and disruption in communities across the country. Tactics like going door-to-door questioning residents indiscriminately and detaining individuals regardless of criminal history are unreasonable and sow panic, even if the stated targets are gang members or serious criminals. While border security is important, these heavy-handed enforcement measures are ultimately counterproductive and damage economic sectors like agriculture that rely on immigrant labor. A more balanced, humane approach that provides a pathway to legal status for undocumented immigrants already contributing to American society is needed. The administration should reconsider its stance and work toward comprehensive immigration reform that upholds our values as a nation of immigrants.