- United States
- N.C.
- Letter
Flagrant violation of democratic norms
To: Sen. Budd, Sen. Tillis
From: A constituent in Raleigh, NC
June 13
This administration's forcible removal of a sitting United States Senator from a public briefing represents a dangerous escalation and flagrant violation of democratic norms. Such authoritarian tactics aimed at silencing legitimate government oversight have no place in a free society. Vigorous inquiries from duly elected representatives must be respected, not met with force and intimidation. This incident lays bare the administration's desperation to conceal details of its draconian immigration raids from public scrutiny. Protecting constitutional checks and balances is paramount to preserving the democratic republic we all hold dear. I urge you to use your authority to investigate this grave transgression and uphold the rule of law.