Families seeking safety. Children hoping for a future. People escaping violence and persecution. This is the reality of immigration—it’s not just politics, it’s human lives.
Yet, in recent years, immigration policies have become more about division and punishment than compassion and solutions. Families have been torn apart, children placed in detention centers, and asylum seekers pushed back into danger rather than being given a fair chance.
Republican governors like Greg Abbott of Texas, Ron DeSantis of Florida, and Doug Ducey of Arizona have been busing migrants to Democratic-run cities like New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Martha’s Vineyard—a tactic designed to shift responsibility and score political points.
But let’s be clear: this crisis didn’t emerge from nowhere. It’s the direct result of Trump’s immigration policies, which undermined legal asylum, pushed inhumane border enforcement, and inflamed partisan divides rather than solving real problems.
Now, Republican governors are continuing this legacy, using vulnerable people as political pawns, shipping them to cities across the country in a cruel game of blame. They say it’s about “sharing the burden,” but where is the humanity in treating people like problems to be relocated?
Los Angeles has become a flashpoint in this crisis, with immigration enforcement actions sparking protests. Communities are standing up against policies that threaten the dignity and safety of those seeking refuge. Some leaders have called for humane approaches, while others have doubled down on fear-based tactics.
For many, faith is the guiding light in moments like this. The belief that we should welcome strangers, care for the vulnerable, and stand for justice has been at the heart of moral teachings across generations. In times of crisis, compassion should lead the way, not cruelty.
So, America stands at a crossroads: Will we continue a legacy of harsh and inhumane policies, or will we fight for a future built on humanity, dignity, and real solutions?
The choice is yours. We can either let fear, division, and political games dictate our future, or we can stand for justice, compassion, and a true commitment to humane immigration policies. This isn’t just a question for politicians—it’s a question for all of us. Will we demand better? Will we push for policies that reflect our values? Will we recognize that behind every headline, every statistic, and every political debate, there are real human beings searching for hope?
History isn’t just something that happens—it’s something we create every day with our choices, actions, and even the things we let slide. Future generations will look back and judge us not just by what we fought for, but by what we ignored.
So the real question becomes: What do we want our legacy to be? Will we be remembered as the ones who stood for justice, innovation, and compassion—or as the ones who watched passively & ignore what is really happening?
“I, for one, will stand up to injustice, complacency, and the erosion of our values.” We are the authors of history, and I refuse to let the pages be filled with silence when action is needed. Too often, we see problems and turn away, convincing ourselves that someone else will fix them. But the truth is, change begins with each of us.
I will stand up to those who seek to divide, manipulate, or silence voices that challenge the status quo. I will stand for fairness, for the dignity of every person, and for a future where courage outweighs convenience.
History will judge us not by our words, but by our actions. And I choose to act.
Written by: Coni Dubois
Ever Widening Circle 