Dear MoveOn member,
The Trump administration's attacks on immigrants are seemingly never-ending. And they are designing these attacks to dismantle our already broken immigration system.
Congress has the power to fight back by defunding the agencies implementing these assaults against human decency: Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Will you call Representative Gregory W. Meeks now to demand Congress #DefundHate by cutting funds to CBP and ICE, and close their loopholes for overspending?
Heres's where to call:
- Rep. Meeks - (202) 225-3461
Then click here and tell us how the call went.
Last week, the administration announced an agreement to send people who are seeking asylum in the U.S. to El Salvador, one of the most dangerous countries in the world.1 The safest place for people to seek asylum is inside the U.S., where they can join communities as they await their asylum hearings. If the Trump administration is forcing asylum-seekers to stay in other countries—like Mexico and El Salvador—we cannot ensure their safety. We have a moral—and legal—obligation to provide safety and security to those seeking refuge.
Congress needs to execute its power and stop funding Trump's deportation machine, ICE and CBP, to curb these egregious attacks on immigrants. Congress must stop rewarding these out-of-control agencies with more money, and it must ensure ICE and CBP can no longer abuse the system with their loopholes for moving money around. Every dollar Congress gives these agencies will result in more pain for immigrant and refugee communities.
The House of Representatives just extended the deadline to fund the government till November 21. Now is the time to ensure they know our demands as debate continues on how much money Congress gives to federal agencies.
Call Rep. Meeks now to ensure he prioritizes cutting funds and closing ICE's and CBP's loopholes for overspending in the next government funding bill.
Here's where to call:
- Rep. Meeks - (202) 225-3461
You can say: Hi, my name is Eddie, and I am a constituent. I am asking Rep. Meeks to combat Trump's attacks on immigrants, from inhumane conditions in detention to the latest agreement to send asylum-seekers to El Salvador, where it is not safe. We have a moral—and legal—obligation to welcome asylum-seekers to the U.S., where we must ensure their safety. Please defund hate by cutting funds to ICE and CBP and closing their loopholes for overspending in the next round of budget negotiations. Can we count on you to fight for immigrant rights?
Then click here and tell us how it went.
Trump has been clear about his intention: to make our immigration system so painful that people don't want to come. This strategy is beyond cruel and ineffective. We need to ensure that Congress does all it can to provide immediate relief, and is ready to make major changes under a new administration.
It takes less than five minutes to call and express your outrage over Trump's attacks. Don't delay—call Rep. Meeks today to ask him to fight for immigrants and #DefundHate.
Thanks for all you do.
–Emma, Ilya, Scott, Anna, and the rest of the team
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