1. United States
2. Fla.
3. Letter

This draft bill raises significant concerns regarding potential infringement on civil liberties and discriminatory targeting of organizations. The broad authority granted to the Secretary to unilaterally designate groups as "terrorist supporting organizations" without due process is ripe for abuse. Such designations could be used to suppress dissent, activism, or political opposition under the guise of national security. The vague criteria like providing "material support...in excess of a de minimis amount" are alarmingly subjective. Furthermore, allowing revocation of tax-exempt status for designated groups sets a dangerous precedent of viewpoint-based discrimination and financial retaliation against disfavored speech and associations. This threatens foundational principles of freedom of speech and association enshrined in the First Amendment. The ex parte review process compromises fairness and transparency. I urge you to reject this legislation and any measures that undermine cherished civil liberties and enable potential overreach by the executive branch against lawful organizations. Robust due process protections and clear, objective standards must be incorporated to prevent abuse of power and safeguard constitutional rights. Our democracy depends on upholding these fundamental freedoms.