1. United States
2. N.Y.
3. Letter

I am writing as a concerned constituent and a centrist Democrat to express my deep alarm over recent attempts to weaponize the judicial system against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. As you may know, Judge Jeb Boasberg recently rejected a government subpoena targeting Chair Powell, ruling that it served an "improper purpose" and was pursued without "good faith." This ruling is a stark warning. It reveals an effort to misuse legal authority to intimidate and potentially fabricate charges against the leader of our nation's central bank. The Federal Reserve's independence is not a partisan privilege; it is a foundational pillar of our economic stability. Political pressure on the Fed risks undermining its ability to make data-driven decisions on interest rates and monetary policy—decisions that affect every American's job, savings, and cost of living. I urge you to take immediate action: 1 Publicly condemn any attempts to use the legal system for political retribution against the Federal Reserve or its officials. 2 Reaffirm your commitment to the longstanding, bipartisan principle of central bank independence. 3 Consider holding oversight hearings to examine this specific incident and explore legislative safeguards to prevent the abuse of subpoena power for political purposes. The credibility of our institutions is at stake. We must ensure that the Federal Reserve can fulfill its dual mandate of maximum employment and stable prices without fear of political coercion. Closing:
Thank you for your attention to this critical matter. I trust you will defend our democratic norms and economic institutions.