1. United States
2. Calif.
3. Letter

I’m writing to urge you to co-sponsor and actively work to pass the proposed "No Kings" amendment introduced by Representative Morelle and Senator Hirono recently. The Supreme Court's disastrous decision in Trump v. United States poses a grave threat to our democracy by granting presidents immunity from criminal prosecution for any "official" act, no matter how corrupt or catastrophic. We’re living with this crippling ruling that essentially grants presidents the powers of absolute monarchs, running directly counter to the founding principle that no one is above the law. Legislation is urgently needed to overturn this travesty and restore the vital system of checks and balances on presidential power. The No Kings amendment would counter the current situation: that no future president can abuse their position with impunity, shielded from criminal accountability. Allowing any president to operate with complete criminal immunity is antithetical to democratic governance and the rule of law. Currently it invites unchecked corruption, abuse of power, and even violent authoritarian overreach, as Justice Sotomayor warned in her dissent. This isn’t an accident, or a mild correction. It’s by design of powerful, shadowy moneyed interests and billionaires who want to rule by proxy, and without being held to our own laws. Millions protested. Millions more want you to force legislative action. Pass the legislation and make it clear that we want NO KINGS. Thank you,