Dear President Trump,
My name is Mr. Alvarez, and I am writing to you not as a politician or activist but as a concerned American who believes in justice, compassion, and the fundamental dignity of all people. Your administration’s decision to strip protections from schools, hospitals, and places of worship—once sanctuaries for immigrants seeking education, medical care, and spiritual solace—has turned these vital institutions into hunting grounds for ICE raids.
This is not just policy; this is about people—real families, real children, and real lives caught in a storm they did not create. The United States, as the largest historical contributor to climate pollution, has a moral obligation to recognize its role in the displacement of people worldwide. Climate chaos—droughts, floods, hurricanes, and rising sea levels—is pushing people from their homes in Latin America, Asia, Africa, and beyond. Many are also escaping violence, poverty, and hunger, crises directly worsened by the destabilization caused by climate change.
When someone flees their home in desperation, they are not looking for handouts; they are seeking safety, stability, and a chance to rebuild. But instead of refuge, many immigrants now live in terror—fearful that a trip to the doctor, a child’s school day, or a simple prayer will be violently interrupted by deportation agents. This is not the America that I believe in.
As a leader, you have the power to shape a legacy. Will it be one of cruelty or one of strength through compassion? Immigrants have built and continue to build this country, contributing to its economy, culture, and communities. They deserve to be treated with dignity, not as criminals for merely seeking a better life.
I urge you to reconsider these policies and take steps to restore these institutions as safe spaces. We must lead not through fear, but through fairness. America has always stood as a beacon of hope—let’s not turn off the light.
Sincerely,
Tito Alvarez