Masked raids are tools of fear, not freedom.

gaymen2
Aug 23
2 min read

Dear Friends, Advocates and Activists,

From George Takei - ( Star Trek fame )

I have lived long enough to recognize when a government chooses fear over freedom.

I know what it feels like when those in power use force and secrecy to dehumanize people—when dignity is stripped away and lives are upended in the name of “security.”

That is exactly what we are witnessing now. Masked immigration raids are being carried out across the country, and despite what this administration claims, they are not about “safety.” They are about control. They are about avoiding accountability. Masks don’t just cover a face—they cover responsibility. They allow ICE agents to commit inhumane acts without consequence, shielded from public scrutiny.

And here is the bitter truth: Many of these so-called “arrests” are not even valid under the law. MAGA leaders have unleashed masked hunters to intimidate and detain people, not in the pursuit of justice, but to spread fear—all rooted in xenophobia and hate.

Instead of giving in to the fear these raids are meant to inspire, I ask you to imagine something better. A country where immigrants are treated with dignity. A country where accountability is not optional. A country where justice is not hidden behind a mask.

And here is where you come in. Even in the face of all this cruelty, you are not powerless. Small acts, when joined together, create great change.

By signing this petition demanding the end of masked immigration raids,

together, we can send a clear message to Congress and to state legislators: We will not accept this. We demand transparency. We demand accountability.

So I ask you, please — add your name today. Stand with me against fear, and for freedom.