Illustration by Lucia (he/they/she)/OutWrite
Immigration is the heart of what has built the United States as a collection of diverse communities, rich in varied cultures, languages, backgrounds, but unified in their ability to contribute to the society they call home. The current U.S. administration has been merciless in its campaign of anti-immigrant sentiment and policy. ICE raids terrorize neighborhoods, mass deportation leaves families devastated and tortured under inhumane conditions. Migrants, outstanding reflections of the so-called ‘American Dream,’ must live in fear as the nation that should have welcomed their efforts only punishes them brutally, calling them the ‘enemy.’ It is vital in such challenging times that we stand in solidarity with immigrants, that we support their cause in resisting the injustice they are currently facing. In this way, we recognize the beauty and strength in a U.S. that is defined by diversity, collective unity, and acceptance.