List of Government Actions Eroding a Compassionate Legacy of U.S. Democracy
There is an erosion of U.S. democracy and the legacy of historic government institutions.
Arrests and detentions including the cruel separation of families absent due process and opportunity for legal defense.
Billions of dollars allocated toward the militarization and greater surveillance of the US/Mexico border
Significant increased in federal paid contracts with local police departments to serve as deputized ICE agents in 40 states
Overcrowding of jails and detention centers along with rapid deportation of persons to countries other than their original home countries.
Drastic cuts to food assistance and Medicaid as well as suspension of foreign aid putting children at risk all across the world.
Withdrawal of support for United Nations efforts to peacefully resolve global conflicts and address humanitarian crises from Gaza to Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The continued U.S. support for Israel’s bombardment of Gaza and worsening displacement and humanitarian crisis across the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Making travel to United states extremely costly and prohibitive for those seeking Visa travel documents.
Elimination of support for public radio and television broadcasting canceling educational programming in in mostly rural communities.
Devastating reduction of financial support and structure for public education
Drastic emergency response cuts and disaster relief support severely impacting federal actions such as the Texas flooding disaster.
