This Petition is a two-part Clause.

1. To Remove the Trump Administration’s Expedited Immigration Enforcement Extensions That Bypass Due Process
2. Establishing Proper Intelligence Standards, Non‑Profiling, Accountability, and Border Vetting

To The Honorable Bonnie Watson Coleman of the United States Congress, The Honorable Andy Kim United States Senator for New Jersey, The Honorable Cory A. Booker United States Senator for New Jersey and all US Congressional Members. 

We, the undersigned, submit this petition to urge Congress to review and repeal the immigration enforcement extensions implemented under the Trump Administration that authorized mass expedited arrests and deportations without adequate due process protections. These extensions expanded the scope of “expedited removal” far beyond its original statutory intent, enabling federal agencies to detain and deport individuals without meaningful access to legal counsel, judicial review, or procedural safeguards guaranteed under the Constitution.

Constitutional Concerns

Violation of Fifth Amendment due process protections: The Constitution guarantees that no person shall be deprived of liberty without due process of law. Expedited removal procedures, as expanded, allow federal agents to act as both accuser and adjudicator, with no neutral arbiter.

Erosion of checks and balances: These extensions effectively bypass the judiciary, concentrating power within the executive branch in ways that contradict the constitutional design.

Arbitrary enforcement risks: The broadened criteria for expedited removal increase the likelihood of wrongful detention of U.S. citizens, asylum seekers, and long‑term residents.

Policy Concerns

Lack of transparency and oversight: The expanded authority was implemented without sufficient congressional review or public accountability.                                           

Humanitarian harm: Families have been separated, asylum claims have been dismissed without proper evaluation, and individuals have been deported to dangerous conditions without due consideration.

Operational overreach: Local communities have reported inconsistent enforcement practices, creating fear, instability, and mistrust in public institutions. Leading up to American citizens being harmed or killed. 

Requested Congressional Action

We respectfully request that Congress:

1. Formally review the legal basis and implementation of the expedited removal expansions.
2. Introduce or support legislation to repeal these extensions and restore statutory limits.
3. Reaffirm constitutional due process protections for all persons within U.S. jurisdiction.
4. Establish clear oversight mechanisms to prevent future unilateral expansions of expedited removal authority.
5. Ensure that immigration enforcement aligns with constitutional principles, human rights standards, and transparent governance.

 

 
Additional Clause

 Intelligence Standards, Non‑Profiling, Accountability, and Border Vetting
Expanded safeguards and accountability Measures to strengthen constitutional enforcement while preventing abuse. We further request that Congress enact the following provisions:

1. Enhanced intelligence standards: Require DHS and ICE to use verified, evidence‑based intelligence to determine targets for arrest or removal prior to any mainland operations. This includes strict auditing of intel sources, mandatory cross‑agency verification, and prohibition of arrests based on uncorroborated tips or demographic assumptions.
2. Absolute ban on profiling: Prohibit the use of race, religion, ethnicity, language, or school enrollment status as factors in immigration enforcement decisions. Mandate independent oversight to ensure compliance.
3. No ICE involvement with schools: Bar ICE from conducting operations, surveillance, or information‑gathering in or around K–12 schools, colleges, childcare centers, or school‑affiliated transportation for any reason. Educational spaces must remain protected zones.
4. Universal accountability for terrorism: Affirm that any individual—whether a public official or private citizen, American or non‑American—who materially supports, finances, directs, or participates in terrorism is subject to full investigation and prosecution under existing constitutional law. This includes the President, members of Congress, military personnel, state officials, law enforcement, and civilians. No office confers immunity from accountability.
5. Strengthened border vetting processes: Expand and modernize vetting systems to ensure that asylum seekers and visa applicants with verified terrorist affiliations or violent extremist backgrounds are denied entry. Require transparent criteria, independent audits, and strict adherence to international human rights standards.
6. Human‑rights‑aligned enforcement: Ensure that all vetting, intelligence, and enforcement practices comply with constitutional protections, international asylum law, and anti‑discrimination statutes.

Conclusion

Congress has both the authority and the responsibility to ensure that immigration enforcement operates within constitutional boundaries. The expedited removal extensions implemented under the Trump Administration represent a significant departure from those boundaries. We urge Congress to act swiftly to restore due process, strengthen intelligence standards, uphold constitutional protections, and ensure that all individuals—regardless of status or position—are held accountable under the law.