I have been saddened and alarmed by the actions of my beloved country in recent days. Those feelings became much more intense when I learned that, according to the Associated Press (AP),
“Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have in recent days deported the Cuban-born mother of a 1-year-old girl — separating them indefinitely — and three children ages 2, 4 and 7 who are U.S. citizens along with their Honduran-born mothers, their lawyers said Saturday.” [1]
I’m not sure “deported” is the right word for U.S. citizens; perhaps “exiled” is better. In addition, there appear to be questions about whether or not due process was followed.
Thomas Jefferson’s well-known words about slavery again seem apt: “I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just, that His justice cannot sleep forever.” [2] I will continue to pray for this situation. I would encourage you to pray as well. (If you can take more concrete action, please do so.)
Here’s a link to the full article from the AP.
[1] Marc Levy, “Lawyers Say That Ice Has Deported the Mother of a Baby and a 2-Year-Old Who Is a US Citizen,” AP News, April 26, 2025, link.
[2] “Quotations,” National Parks Service, accessed April 26, 2025, link.