Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC and Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago React to the Firing of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem
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Grace Pai gpai@advancingjustice-chicago.org
Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC and Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago issue the following statement about the firing of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem:
“Everyone, regardless of where they come from, deserves the chance to live in safety and have the opportunity to succeed. Immigration policies must reflect a commitment to fairness, due process, and the protection of human rights.
“Following the removal of Secretary Kristi Noem, Advancing Justice – AAJC and Advancing Justice | Chicago call on the Senate to ensure the next secretary to lead the third largest department of the U.S. government is committed to meaningful oversight, real accountability, and the safety of all people, no matter their immigration status.
“A leadership shake up at DHS doesn’t change this administration’s policies that have led to violence in communities, the deaths of dozens of people in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention, and the killing of community members looking out for their neighbors.
“This administration, including the new DHS secretary, must commit to the preservation of the rule of law, removing ICE and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) from communities, and ensuring accountability for the failed policies and past harm inflicted on immigrant families.
“Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC and Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago will continue to stand with immigrant communities and advocate for immigration policies that are fair, equitable, and humane.”