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

Current legislation H.R. 9495 poses a grave threat to fundamental democratic principles by potentially enabling the incoming administration to arbitrarily target and silence dissenting voices under the guise of countering "terrorist supporting organizations." This bill lacks proper oversight, due process, and justification requirements, opening the door for abuse of power. At a time when protecting free speech and the right to dissent is paramount, granting such unchecked authority would represent a concerning step towards authoritarianism. I urge you to take a principled stand against this ominous precedent by voting no on H.R. 9495. Empowering any administration with tools to stifle opposition by unilaterally revoking the tax-exempt status of disfavored nonprofits, civil liberties groups, think tanks and universities is antithetical to American values. This legislation's potential for malicious overreach far outweighs any purported security benefits. Reject this power grab and defend the sacred rights that enable a robust, pluralistic democracy.