1. United States
2. Ohio
3. Letter

I urge you to reconsider the proposed Take It Down Act (H.R. 633/S. 146) as it poses significant risks to free speech protections under the First Amendment. While the intent to combat nonconsensual intimate imagery is understandable, the legislation's broad language could enable censorship of legal online content. Provisions criminalizing publication of certain images, even if newsworthy or of public concern, represent an overly restrictive approach that undermines principles of free expression. I implore you to revise the bill with stronger safeguards for legitimate speech to avoid unconstitutionally infringing on First Amendment rights. Striking a better balance between privacy interests and free speech is crucial for any successful legislation in this area.