1. United States
2. Ariz.
3. Letter

I am writing to urge you to oppose any legislation that would repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Section 230 has protected free speech online for decades by preventing platforms from being held legally responsible for user-generated content. The current bipartisan effort led by Senators Dick Durbin and Lindsey Graham to force Section 230 to expire on January 1, 2027, threatens the foundation of a free and open internet. The sponsors claim that setting a deadline will pressure Big Tech companies to propose alternative legislation. However, there is no bipartisan understanding or agreement on how to protect civil liberties without Section 230. This approach is reckless and puts millions of internet users at risk without a viable replacement framework. The repeal would disproportionately harm everyday people and smaller platforms while leaving Big Tech largely unscathed. Companies with the largest financial resources can absorb increased litigation costs, but new and small to medium sized platforms face potential failure. Without Section 230 protections, forums like Discord and Reddit, user comments sections on news websites and blogs, product reviews on business pages, and social media platforms would all be at risk. This legislation threatens to silence ordinary people engaging in online community spaces. The internet has become essential infrastructure for civic participation, small business growth, and community building. Removing Section 230 protections without a clear alternative will chill free expression and consolidate power among the largest technology companies that can afford legal departments to manage constant litigation. I urge you to publicly oppose any attempt to repeal Section 230 and to advocate for thoughtful reform that protects both free speech and user safety. The internet's openness depends on maintaining these foundational protections.