Congressman Eric Swalwell condemned the Trump administration's deportation of Miguel Lopez, a Livermore father and winery worker. Swalwell, along with local lawmakers, argued that this deportation contradicts promises made by Trump to only deport migrants with criminal records. Lopez had resided in the U.S. for 29 years and had just been detained while seeking citizenship. The situation reflects a broader concern over due process and racial profiling in immigration enforcement, as lawmakers assert that Lopez embodies the positive contributions of immigrants to the community.
"This deportation is a sign of Trump breaking his promise to only target migrants with criminal histories, revealing an unwillingness to allow due process for migrants."
"Lopez is exactly who we want in our community; he has a job, has a family, and culturally connects with us, thus his removal is just wrong."
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