Sen. Blackburn urges Biden admin to let Christian homeschool family stay in U.S.
Republican Senator Urges Biden Administration to Reverse Deportation of German Homeschool Family
Sending a scathing letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) demanded that the Biden administration change its course on the pending deportation of a German homeschool family that has been living in the United States for 15 years.
The Romeike family, who recently received orders to prepare for self-deportation, expressed their surprise at the sudden turn of events. However, they remain hopeful, trusting in God to find a way for them to stay in the country.
Blackburn criticized the Biden administration for applying “two standards of justice” in her letter to Mayorkas. She pointed out the stark contrast between the treatment of the Romeike family and the influx of illegal immigrants crossing the southern border at record levels.
“I write today to express my disappointment with this administration’s misplaced priorities regarding the enforcement of our laws, as well as your blatant application of two standards of justice,” Blackburn wrote. “As millions of illegal immigrants flood across our southern border and disappear into our country, your immigration authorities have chosen to punish a family who has built their lives in Tennessee within the legal parameters of our immigration system.”
The Romeike family moved to the United States after facing fines from the German government for homeschooling their children. In Germany, homeschooling is rarely allowed and only for medical reasons. The German government not only levied fines but also threatened to remove the Romeike children from their parents’ care.
After moving to the United States, the couple was granted permission to live in the country by an immigration judge. However, the Obama administration’s Department of Justice fought against this decision, leading the family to take their case to court. Unfortunately, the courts ruled against them in 2013, stating that they did not prove they faced persecution in Germany.
Although the appeals court judge denied their asylum claims, the Romeike family was allowed to stay in the United States indefinitely. They regularly checked in with an immigration agent. However, earlier this month, they were informed that they must prepare for deportation, despite the Biden administration overseeing a surge of illegal immigrants crossing the southern border.
“This enforcement action highlights the two standards of justice that have been a constant theme of President Biden’s first two and a half years in office,” Blackburn continued. “You are targeting a family who fled Germany in search of basic parental rights and has legally resided in the United States for years.”
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Senator Blackburn also highlighted the administration’s leniency towards millions of illegal immigrants, some of whom have been identified as terrorists, entering the country unchecked. She urged the Biden administration to reverse its decision and allow the Romeike family to continue their lives in Morristown, Tennessee.
How has the Biden administration’s deportation order affected the Romeike family’s situation in the United States?
, which is illegal in Germany. They sought asylum in the US in 2008, fearing persecution and the potential loss of custody of their children. Initially, their application was denied, but they were later granted asylum by a federal immigration judge in 2010. Since then, they have been living lawfully in Tennessee, raising their children and contributing to their community.
However, the Biden administration’s recent deportation order has left the Romeike family in limbo. They face the prospect of being forced to leave the only home their children have known and return to a country where homeschooling is still illegal, and where they could face significant consequences for continuing to educate their children in this manner.
Senator Blackburn’s letter not only highlights the administration’s misplaced priorities but also emphasizes the importance of allowing families like the Romeikes to stay in the country. She argues that by punishing law-abiding families who have followed the legal processes, while turning a blind eye to the growing crisis at the southern border, the administration is undermining the integrity of the US immigration system.
In her letter, Senator Blackburn also draws attention to the Romeike family’s contributions to their community and the positive impact they have had on those around them. She notes how they have been involved in local churches, schools, and other community activities. Their dedication to raising and educating their children in accordance with their religious beliefs has been praised by many who know them.
Blackburn calls on Secretary Mayorkas to use his authority to reverse the deportation order for the Romeike family and allow them to remain in the United States. She urges him to prioritize the enforcement of immigration laws on those who pose a real threat to national security and public safety, rather than targeting law-abiding families.
As the debate on immigration continues to be a hot topic in the United States, cases like that of the Romeike family shed light on the complexities and human stories involved. It challenges us to consider the impact of our immigration policies on individuals and families who are simply seeking a better life and are willing to abide by the laws of their adopted country.
The Biden administration must carefully consider the arguments put forth by Senator Blackburn and others in order to strike a balance between enforcing immigration laws and providing compassion and understanding to families like the Romeikes. It is crucial to approach each case individually and not apply a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to deportation decisions.
Ultimately, the Romeike family’s fate remains uncertain. Their fight to stay in the United States and continue homeschooling their children serves as a reminder that the immigration system should be fair, just, and compassionate, reflecting the values upon which this nation was built.
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