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Re: “Immigration bills, deportations put young and old Americans in peril,” by David Plazas, April 10 (online) and April 13 (print).
David Plazas wrote a fact filled column in April 13 Insight section of The Tennessean. I would like to add my opinion and perspective on the subject.
The Biden administration’s open border policy has wreaked havoc on our nation in many ways. The one that stands out the most to me is how it has divided our country politically. Federal, state and local governments are fighting each other and the media stokes the flames. Conservative and liberal media outlets are playing with people’s lives.
I fully support President Trump purging our nation of undocumented immigrants who have criminal records. The process has not been failsafe as of yet. Corrections are needed to the rounding up process and confirmation of criminal records before arrest are made. One mistake is too many, I agree!
Rev. Joanna Cummings, of Nashville marches with other protesters from Public Square Park to the Tennessee State Capitol in support of public education access for all students regardless of immigration status on Monday, April 14, 2025 in Nashville, Tenn.
Let us not forget how we got in this predicament in the first place. Also, we should not attack an administration that is attempting to fix the problem
Whatever side you are on politically should not involve children. All children in the United States deserve an education. They should not be used as pawns in a debate over immigration. It would be criminal to keep innocent children from being fed and provided with an education. No child whether they are here legally or not should be singled out and humiliated.
Opinion: Tennessee lawmakers back immigration bill that creates a permanent underclass
I pray that we can purge our country of criminals that are here form past failed policies. But I also pray that we look in the mirror when we intact laws that punish innocent children.
Steve Jones, Nashville 37221
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