Today, Mark Mellman, President and CEO of Democratic Majority for Israel, released the following statement:
“President Trump’s sweeping immigration orders are a direct assault on the values that made the United States a beacon of hope and opportunity for his grandparents and mine. These actions undermine our nation’s core ideals. For generations, America has been a refuge for immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees fleeing persecution, authoritarianism, and violence.
“By dismantling programs that allowed migrants fleeing desperate circumstances to enter the United States through legal pathways, President Trump has not only betrayed those who followed the rules but has also jeopardized America’s moral leadership in the world.
“His attempt to abolish birthright citizenship, which a court has already labeled ‘blatantly unconstitutional’ is a dangerous attack on America’s foundational principles.
“These moves will sow fear, terrorize families, rip communities apart, and damage our economy. We call on President Trump to abandon these cruel, divisive and draconian measures opposed by a majority of Americans. Strengthening our borders can and must be done in ways that uphold the dignity and humanity of migrants and refugees in accordance with American law and values.”
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