1. United States
2. Fla.
3. Letter

I urge you to use your position on the Senate Judiciary Committee to initiate an investigation into the recent arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort related to their coverage of protests in Minnesota. The arrest of members of the press for reporting on public demonstrations raises serious concerns about violations of the freedom of the press, a cornerstone of our democracy. Transparency and accountability are essential when law enforcement actions appear to interfere with constitutionally protected journalism. Your action (or inaction) on this matter will weigh heavily on how I evaluate your leadership and how I will vote in future elections.