San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is urging federal leaders to rethink their approach of enforcing immigration action toward military families.

Jones shared a letter sent to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Wednesday, asking them to reconsider "detaining service members' spouses and qualified family members as they lawfully seek permanent residence or citizenship." A post shared by Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones (@mayorgoj) She also mentioned to give those family members the "strongest preference" for approving their legal status.

"These families are among the very best of our communities, and it is only to our benefit to embrace their commitment to our country," Jones said.