DeGette, Neguse, Crow, Pettersen Statement on Jeanette Vizguerra

DENVER, CO — Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01), Congressman Joe Neguse (CO-02), Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06), and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) released the following statement after reports that Jeanette Vizguerra, an immigration rights activist, was ordered to be removed without due process.

“The Trump administration's shredding of the Constitution and disregard for the law is outrageous. Due process is foundational to our democracy, and the abrupt nature of Ms. Vizguerra’s detention, without transparent justification, exemplifies a troubling pattern of civil rights violations and disregard for due process under this administration. This will only further erode the essential legal protections that ensure fairness and justice for all individuals, regardless of their immigration status.  

“Furthermore, news of Ms. Vizguerra’s removal order shows a continuation of the administration’s reckless and bigoted immigration policy. They claim they are targeting violent criminals, but instead they are going after mothers with U.S.-born children and immigrant advocates, like Ms. Vizguerra. 

“This is wrong, and the administration must stop these hateful and unjust actions immediately.” 

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