February 2, 2017
President Donald J. Trump
The White House
United States of America
Dear President Trump,
The National Latina/o Psychological Association is an organization composed of mental health professionals committed to promoting awareness and understanding of issues pertaining to the health, mental health, and overall well-being of Latina/o communities. Our membership wishes to express its strongest condemnation of the three Executive Orders you have signed: 1) constructing a border wall between the United States and Mexico; 2) banning individuals from Muslim-majority countries from entering the US; and 3) threatening to cut all federal funding from sanctuary cities that refuse to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement in their effort to detain and deport undocumented individuals. These executive orders only serve to foster hatred, animosity, and international contempt of our great nation.
The US has long been recognized as a safe refuge for diverse immigrant communities fleeing economic, political, and social unrest. We are gravely concerned that these blatant anti-immigrant actions will negatively impact individuals currently in the US as well as those who would seek to contribute to the future vitality of our country. Additionally, the harm caused by this xenophobic, racist, and discriminatory sentiment only serves to isolate and marginalize, impacting the mental health of untold numbers. We are a country built on the hopes, dreams, sacrifices, and hard work of millions of immigrants who have played a significant role in making this country a beacon of prosperity and humanity across the world. This includes the immense intellectual and economic contributions made throughout the decades. We are proud of this legacy and must preserve this long-standing tradition of ours.
We, at NLPA are ready to assist your administration in crafting sensible immigration legislation grounded in the principles of dignity and respect. As an organization guided by a moral compass imbued in social justice, we are also prepared to stand up in one voice and challenge any and all executive orders or other proposed legislative actions you introduce that are divisive, racist, discriminatory, and anti-immigrant. We hope to join you and our leaders in Congress in a civil conversation that underscores one of the fundamental tenets of our democracy: all people are deserving of our support.
Sincerely,
Y. Evie Garcia, Ph.D.
NLPA President
cc: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell
Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer
House Speaker Paul Ryan
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi
Updates
February 4, 2017
The White House continues to ignore the mental health crisis these executive orders are fueling but we are not going anywhere. I am spending my time coordinating with our members to ensure these blatant acts of xenophobia are met with direct pushback. We refuse to let this administration dismantle our communities while the rest of the country looks the other way.
February 4, 2017
The sheer number of people joining this fight proves that the administration cannot ignore our condemnation of their xenophobic agenda. Trump and his team are peddling hate but we are proving that this country refuses to stand by while they dismantle the safety of our communities.
Reached 100 supporters
February 4, 2017
13 Comments
As a clinician I also need to make sure we can prevent mental health problems. Our country need healthy people to continue being great.
I stand will all immigrants! Thank you for this great letter and much needed advocacy!!
I stand with all immigrants who are searching for a better life for themselves and their loved ones.
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." -Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Evie, This is a wonderful letter. Thank you very much for putting this action in motion. I don't think T cares about any of the points you raise, but I am happy to support your and NLPA's position.
GREAT LETTER!
I endorse the contents of this letter.
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February 2, 2017
President Donald J. Trump
The White House
United States of America
Dear President Trump,
The National Latina/o Psychological Association is an organization composed of mental health professionals committed to promoting awareness and understanding of issues pertaining to the health, mental health, and overall well-being of Latina/o communities. Our membership wishes to express its strongest condemnation of the three Executive Orders you have signed: 1) constructing a border wall between the United States and Mexico; 2) banning individuals from Muslim-majority countries from entering the US; and 3) threatening to cut all federal funding from sanctuary cities that refuse to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement in their effort to detain and deport undocumented individuals. These executive orders only serve to foster hatred, animosity, and international contempt of our great nation.
The US has long been recognized as a safe refuge for diverse immigrant communities fleeing economic, political, and social unrest. We are gravely concerned that these blatant anti-immigrant actions will negatively impact individuals currently in the US as well as those who would seek to contribute to the future vitality of our country. Additionally, the harm caused by this xenophobic, racist, and discriminatory sentiment only serves to isolate and marginalize, impacting the mental health of untold numbers. We are a country built on the hopes, dreams, sacrifices, and hard work of millions of immigrants who have played a significant role in making this country a beacon of prosperity and humanity across the world. This includes the immense intellectual and economic contributions made throughout the decades. We are proud of this legacy and must preserve this long-standing tradition of ours.
We, at NLPA are ready to assist your administration in crafting sensible immigration legislation grounded in the principles of dignity and respect. As an organization guided by a moral compass imbued in social justice, we are also prepared to stand up in one voice and challenge any and all executive orders or other proposed legislative actions you introduce that are divisive, racist, discriminatory, and anti-immigrant. We hope to join you and our leaders in Congress in a civil conversation that underscores one of the fundamental tenets of our democracy: all people are deserving of our support.
Sincerely,
Y. Evie Garcia, Ph.D.
NLPA President
cc: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell
Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer
House Speaker Paul Ryan
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi
Updates
February 4, 2017
The White House continues to ignore the mental health crisis these executive orders are fueling but we are not going anywhere. I am spending my time coordinating with our members to ensure these blatant acts of xenophobia are met with direct pushback. We refuse to let this administration dismantle our communities while the rest of the country looks the other way.
February 4, 2017
The sheer number of people joining this fight proves that the administration cannot ignore our condemnation of their xenophobic agenda. Trump and his team are peddling hate but we are proving that this country refuses to stand by while they dismantle the safety of our communities.
Reached 100 supporters
February 4, 2017
13 Comments
As an immigrant from Mexico, I have contributed to the vitality of the United States through academic, community involvement, and financial contributions. I hope to see many immigrants, such as myself, be afforded the same opportunity.
As a clinician I also need to make sure we can prevent mental health problems. Our country need healthy people to continue being great.
I stand will all immigrants! Thank you for this great letter and much needed advocacy!!
I stand with all immigrants who are searching for a better life for themselves and their loved ones.
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." -Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Evie, This is a wonderful letter. Thank you very much for putting this action in motion. I don't think T cares about any of the points you raise, but I am happy to support your and NLPA's position.
GREAT LETTER!
I endorse the contents of this letter.
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As an immigrant from Mexico, I have contributed to the vitality of the United States through academic, community involvement, and financial contributions. I hope to see many immigrants, such as myself, be afforded the same opportunity.