DeGette Statement on Trump Administration’s Latest Immigration Orders

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after Donald Trump signed executive actions targeting sanctuary cities and his continued illegal attacks on migrants communities. 

"Donald Trump promised to secure our border and make our country safer. Instead, he has launched an illegal and unconstitutional campaign of fear that targets families, violates due process, and undermines our Constitution. 

"In recent weeks, Trump has defied Court orders to return Mr. Kilmar Abrego Garcia to his wife and family in Maryland after the Administration wrongfully deported him. Without due process, Trump has detained students, like Mr. Mahmoud Khalil, for exercising their First Amendment rights. Trump is cruelly separating U.S.-born children, some of whom are sick with cancer, from their parents.

"Here in Denver, Trump has authorized ICE raids that terrorize neighborhoods and deportation proceedings that target my constituents like Ms. Jeanette Vizguerra, a mother and longtime immigration rights leader who was detained by this Administration, again without due process, weeks ago. 

"And just this week, Trump took executive action threatening to strip federal funds from sanctuary cities like ours that refuse to be complicit in his callous immigration agenda. 

"Denver is a proud, welcoming city, where we comply with the law and show compassion to our neighbors. In contrast, these latest executive actions are a continuation of Trump’s cruel campaign to stoke fear and division in our community, while shamefully targeting immigrants. 

"This is not justice — it is cruelty masquerading as policy. Not only do I forcefully condemn the Trump Administration’s bigoted, unjust immigration policies, I will fight this illegal and unconstitutional power grab with every fiber of my being." 

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