To: Fortune 500 CEOs
Attention Corporate America: Don't Let Hate Into Your Boardrooms
We call on America's corporate leaders to make it clear that they will not hire for employment, contract for consulting, or seat on their boards, anyone involved in the development or implementation of the Trump administration’s horrific family separation immigration policy.
Why is this important?
Dozens of Trump administration officials—including recently-resigned DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen—were responsible for planning, implementing, and defending the horrific family separation policy.
After these officials leave government, they shouldn't be able to take refuge in America's corporate corner offices and boardrooms.
Children were torn away from their parents and placed in cages.
It was an image the Trump administration hoped would send a message to migrant families heading north for asylum: if you come here, this could happen to you.
The cruelty of the policy was matched only by the incompetence of its execution.
Administration officials did not keep the records needed for reuniting families, nor did they properly vet employees responsible for looking after these children.
Because of their negligence, children have been physically abused.
Because of their negligence, children have been sexually assaulted.
Because of their negligence, children have died.
Their inaction and negligence did not happen in a vacuum. Senior members of the Trump administration let this happen and they should be held accountable, not rewarded.
After these officials leave government, they shouldn't be able to take refuge in America's corporate corner offices and boardrooms.
Children were torn away from their parents and placed in cages.
It was an image the Trump administration hoped would send a message to migrant families heading north for asylum: if you come here, this could happen to you.
The cruelty of the policy was matched only by the incompetence of its execution.
Administration officials did not keep the records needed for reuniting families, nor did they properly vet employees responsible for looking after these children.
Because of their negligence, children have been physically abused.
Because of their negligence, children have been sexually assaulted.
Because of their negligence, children have died.
Their inaction and negligence did not happen in a vacuum. Senior members of the Trump administration let this happen and they should be held accountable, not rewarded.