1. United States
2. La.
3. Letter

Governor Jeff Landry Members of the Louisiana State Senate I am writing as a concerned resident to formally object to recent rhetoric invoking execution, extrajudicial punishment, and so-called “special camps” in public discourse. We recognize this language for what it is: authoritarian, para-Nazi rhetoric that echoes some of the most dangerous political movements of the twentieth century. History has shown—repeatedly and conclusively—that this kind of language precedes grave violations of human rights, the erosion of due process, and the collapse of democratic norms. We do not condone this rhetoric under any circumstances. Its use is especially alarming when discussed in the context of international affairs, where it signals a disregard for international law, established treaties, and the foundational principles of sovereignty and lawful prosecution. The execution or indefinite detention of individuals—particularly foreign leaders—outside of recognized judicial frameworks would constitute a clear violation of international law and undermine the rule of law at home and abroad. Louisiana’s elected officials have a responsibility to model restraint, legality, and respect for constitutional governance. Casual references to execution, permanent detention, or punitive “camps” do not reflect strength; they reflect a dangerous normalization of state violence and a rejection of due process. We expect our leaders to uphold democratic values, not erode them through reckless language. We urge you to publicly repudiate authoritarian framing, recommit to the rule of law, and ensure that Louisiana’s government does not lend legitimacy—symbolic or otherwise—to rhetoric historically associated with fascist and totalitarian regimes. History is watching. So are the people you serve.