ICE is abusing it's Constitutional Authority

I understand wanting proof before believing serious claims, and that’s wise. But as followers of Christ, we’re also called to care for the vulnerable and stand against injustice wherever it exists. The Bible teaches us in Proverbs 31:8–9 to “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves… defend the rights of the poor and needy.” When government actions violate due process and break their own laws by deporting people without proper hearings, we must hold them accountable—not ignore their suffering.

There are documented cases, backed by credible news sources and court rulings, showing ICE has removed people who have lived here for years, sometimes without legal authority. Turning a blind eye to these injustices isn’t Christian—it’s ignoring the call to love our neighbors and uphold justice. So yes, the proof is there, and God calls us to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly (Micah 6:8).

1. Carolina is a woman from Guatemala who’s been living here for years with her family. She was following all the rules and had an asylum case pending, but ICE suddenly detained her and sent her off to a facility in Arizona. This happens a lot to people who’ve been here a long time and are trying to do things right.

https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/trump-deporation-effort-bay-area-20374388.php

2. Moises Sotelo has been living in Oregon for decades and even won awards for his work managing vineyards. But ICE showed up, arrested him without warning, and took him far from his family. They say he entered illegally back in 2006 and has a DUI, but local cops couldn’t find any record of that.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/19/oregon-vineyard-manager-arrest-ice

3. Mario Guevara is a journalist from El Salvador who came here in 2004 to escape danger. He’s been working and living legally here, waiting for permanent residency. After a protest arrest, ICE detained him out of the blue, and now no one knows where he is or why he’s being held.

https://apnews.com/article/journalist-detained-immigration-ice-mario-guevarra-atlanta-77158055cda30f6be3707fb40bf661d6

4. Caroline Dias Goncalves is a young nursing student from Brazil. She was stopped by local police for a minor traffic thing, but somehow that info got to ICE, and they arrested her. She’s been in detention since early June, even though she and her family fled violence and have been trying to get asylum.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/06/18/colorado-student-ice-traffic-stop/

All these stories show how ICE sometimes sweeps up people who have lived here for years, without proper legal process or respect for their rights. It’s a big problem that’s affecting families and communities all over.

Now listen closely, because this matters deeply to God, and it should matter to you. The Bible isn’t vague about how we’re supposed to treat strangers, immigrants, or anyone who’s new or different. God makes it crystal clear: we are to treat them with love, respect, and compassion—no excuses.

> In Leviticus 19:33–34, God says, “Do not mistreat a foreigner... Treat them as your native-born. Love them as yourself.” That’s not optional. It’s a command straight from the heart of God. And don’t forget—God reminds us that we were once strangers too. We’ve all needed mercy at some point, and now it’s our turn to offer it to others

> Exodus 22:21 echoes this: “Do not oppress a foreigner.” God hates injustice. If He commands His people not to harm or mistreat outsiders, then we need to take that seriously.

> In Deuteronomy 10:18–19, it says that God loves the foreigner and provides for them. Then He turns around and says, “You love them too.” If God’s heart is open to the outsider, then ours should be too—especially if we say we follow Him.

And Jesus takes it even further. In Matthew 25:35, He says, “I was a stranger, and you welcomed me.” That means how we treat strangers is how we treat Him. If we shut people out or look down on them, we risk doing the same to Christ Himself.

So let’s not harden our hearts or get caught up in fear or politics. If we’re going to call ourselves followers of Jesus, we need to act like it—with compassion, mercy, and a deep love for all people, especially the most vulnerable. God is watching how we respond. Let’s make sure we reflect His heart.