to the editor: I personally know a family impacted by this administration (“After the purge of judges forced the San Francisco immigration court to close, asylum cases became chaotic.” May 24). The couple had just had a baby. The wife's visa was about to expire and would not be renewed. Her choice was to self-deport with her children or be arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. So he took the children and went to Colombia. The husband's visa is fine for now, so he continues to work and send money. I can't imagine your pain.
They were two hard-working people who worked at the cleaning company I use. An immigration attorney told them there was no point in fighting this injustice until the Trump administration was over. Two and a half years apart, unless the husband's visa runs out sooner.
I know these people. They, like so many others, are a positive addition to our country. I would prefer to deport President Trump and his enablers.
Betsy Rothstein, Long Beach
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to the editor: Lately in the morning I've been reading the Bible before turning my attention to the Los Angeles Times. Doing so helps me put the news into perspective.
Today, in the Book of Malachi, I read these words: “I will come to you in judgment, and will be a quick witness against…those who lead a stranger astray from his right” (Malachi 3:5).
Then I read these words in The Times: “Asylum chaos in chaos as immigration court closes.”
The Bible teaches us that our country is a gift, just like the gifts of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
When we hoard these gifts, when we refuse to share them with others, we judge ourselves. We break faith in our founders and the truths they treasured.
Maria Bomba, Los Angeles
