It’s been a harrowing first week of the new Trump administration. The slew of executive orders he’s signed represent some of the worst, most extreme policies we’ve seen in many decades.

Trump is wasting no time advancing his harmful agenda, and we aren’t wasting any time fighting back. This week, I joined Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and Senator Mazie Hirono to officially reintroduce the Neighbors Not Enemies Act.

This legislation repeals the antiquated Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which Trump is threatening to use to carry out mass deportations of our neighbors, friends, and community members – based on nothing more than their nationality. This draconian law was used during World War II to detain and deport Japanese, Italian, and German-Americans. And in his first presidency, Trump used it to justify his racist Muslim Ban and we expect he’ll go even further.

This is the dark direction Trump is taking us in. But make no mistake: I will do everything in my power to stop these dangerous policies.

I need to know that supporters like you are on board with this type of legislation. Will you sign your name as a grassroots co-sponsor of the Neighbors Not Enemies Act and take a stand in support of immigrant communities?

SIGN ON

I’m proud to represent one of the most diverse districts in the country. But with nearly one-third of my constituents foreign-born, the fear and trauma felt in our communities is all too real.

I’ve met constituents who’ve developed heartbreaking plans, telling their children what to do if they come home from school and they are not there because they’ve been deported or detained.

I’ve sat with elders who’ve been here for many years, carrying their medications around with them everywhere they go, terrified that they might be ripped away from their families and the only community they’ve known.

I’ve heard from third graders terrified they’ll come home to an empty house and never see their father again.

The pain, fear, and uncertainty is the shameful reality for so many in our district. But let me be clear: we will never stop fighting to protect our immigrant neighbors, our workers, our families, and everyone who stands to be harmed by this new administration.

We are a nation of immigrants, and that’s what makes America strong. If you agree, join me today by signing on to the Neighbors Not Enemies Act and help us send a message that our nation is stronger because of our diversity.

YES, I AGREE

We just celebrated the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, and Dr. King reminds us that our most powerful weapon is organizing. Together, we’ll continue organizing, mobilizing, and legislating to protect our neighbors and keep each other safe.

Onward,

Ayanna