John,
Protecting the right to seek safety is essential to democracy.
Across the country, humanitarian organizations dedicated to justice and human dignity are under attack. Donald Trump and his Republican allies in Congress are targeting over 200 immigrant rights groups -- including Catholic Charities, CHIRLA, and the Haitian Bridge Alliance -- not because these groups have broken laws, but because they’ve upheld them.
They’ve defended the fundamental human right to seek safety. These organizations provide shelter, legal support, and lifesaving services to families fleeing persecution and violence. They advocate for due process and human rights -- the very bedrock values of democracy.
But instead of protecting these efforts, House Republicans are launching a campaign of fear: demanding confidential records, pushing baseless investigations, and smearing these frontline groups with incendiary rhetoric. Senator Josh Hawley has even accused immigrant aid workers of “facilitating an invasion” -- inflammatory language that invites violence.
This is not legitimate oversight. It is political intimidation. And it undermines the principle that every human being deserves safety, dignity, and a fair chance.
Tell Congress: End the witch hunt against charities serving immigrants now, and stop this campaign of fear before lives are lost!
In a democracy, the right to seek refuge is not a loophole -- it’s a cornerstone.
These well-respected nonprofits have worked for decades to protect the most vulnerable. Catholic Charities helps resettle people displaced by war. The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights fights to keep families together. The Haitian Bridge Alliance ensures asylum seekers are treated fairly. They are saving lives -- not committing crimes.
But the GOP’s strategy is clear: Silence these groups. Criminalize compassion. Erase the idea that all people -- regardless of birthplace -- deserve rights and protection.
We cannot let this campaign of fear define who we are. In a functional democracy, there must be space for justice, and for the defense of those who come to our shores seeking safety.
Tell Congress: End the political assault on immigrant rights organizations. Stop the war on humanitarian aid. Defend the human right to seek safety -- before more lives are put in danger.
Thank you for standing up for human dignity -- and for the kind of democracy that protects it.
- DFA AF Team
