Until January 20, it was an open question whether to take Donald Trump “seriously” or “literally” when he made slapdash announcements or off-the-cuff remarks about building the wall, starting trade wars, or banning Muslims from entering the country. But in the two weeks since Trump assumed office, the answer, for corporate America, has become terrifyingly clear: the president intended to do all three, and he’s making progress on each campaign promise. But Silicon Valley, which like much of corporate America took a wait-and-see approach before criticizing Trump, is finding its voice. Over the weekend, leaders from tech companies spoke out against the president’s executive order banning Syrian refugees and travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States; venture-capitalists and tech employees gave millions of dollars to the A.C.L.U., and thousands in the Bay Area took to the streets (that include a large demonstration held outside Google’s headquarters in Mountain View). Now, for the first time in the Trump presidency, several tech companies are banding together to deliver a message to Trump about the immigration ban, in the form of an open letter.

Recode first reported Wednesday night on the letter, which is being drafted by tech companies that include Stripe, Facebook, Google parent company Alphabet, Uber, Microsoft, and Apple. “We share your goal of ensuring that our immigration system meets today’s security needs and keeps our country safe,” the draft reads, according to Recode. “We are concerned, however, that your recent executive order will affect many visa holders who work hard here in the United States and contribute to our country’s success. In a global economy, it is critical that we continue to attract the best and brightest from around the world.” The letter also calls for the Trump administration to reconsider its “blanket suspension” (the letter avoids using the word “ban”) of refugees. “While security and vetting procedures can and should always be subject to continuous evaluation and improvement, a blanket suspension is not the right approach,” the letter continues. The companies also offered their help in "bringing clarity to the future of the 750,000 Dreamers in the country under the protection of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program," which allows children who entered the country as undocumented immigrants to stay and receive renewable two-year work permits.

Tech companies are circulating the open letter, Bloomberg reports, and hoping to get companies from other sectors, including energy, manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, and finance on board. While Bloomberg reports it’s possible the document could still be changed, the goal is to publish it this week. The timing is important for some companies that have been targeted by consumers and activists for not taking a harder line against the Trump administration. In the six days since Trump announced the executive order on immigration and refugees, consumers have boycotted Uber for C.E.O. Travis Kalanick’s ties to the White House (he serves on Trump’s business advisory council) as well as Uber’s response to an hour-long work stoppage by the New York Taxi Workers Alliance on Saturday at J.F.K. Airport—removing surge pricing near J.F.K. Airport made it seem as though Uber was looking to profit from the strike. (Lyft, Uber’s largest domestic rival, quickly promised to donate $1 million to the A.C.L.U., prompting many on social media to pledge to switch services.) The ride-hailing company has since adjusted its messaging, promising to assist affected drivers and their families, and creating a $3 million legal defense fund to help any members of its work force caught in the Trump dragnet.