Congresswoman Norma Torres Urges Immediate Action to Protect U.S. Citizen Children Wrongfully Deported by Trump Administration
Sends Letter to Honduran President Castro Calling for Swift Assistance for American Children in Need of Urgent Medical Care and Repatriation
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres sent a letter to President Xiomara Castro of Honduras today, urging immediate action to protect U.S. citizen children who were unlawfully removed from the United States by the Trump Administration. The letter follows recent reports that several American children were forcibly removed from the country, in violation of their constitutional rights.
The Congresswoman expressed grave concern over the illegal actions that saw these U.S. citizen children, some of whom are in desperate need of medical care, being removed from the United States without due process. One child, a 4-year-old with stage 4 cancer, is among those affected.
“It is unconstitutional and immoral to cast out American children from the United States. These children must be allowed to return to the U.S. immediately, and their well-being must be prioritized,” said Congresswoman Torres. “I urgently seek your help to ensure they receive the care and protection they deserve.”
The letter emphasizes the need for immediate support in reuniting the children with their families and ensuring their safety, especially for those in critical health conditions. She reminded President Castro of the successful cooperation between the U.S. and Honduras under the Central America Women and Children Protection Act, which Torres championed, and urged her to continue that partnership to protect vulnerable children.
The Congresswoman is committed to safeguarding all children, regardless of their immigration status, and underscoring that the Trump Administration's actions represent a direct violation of the law and the values that the United States was founded on.
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