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

The proposed legislation giving the incoming administration broad powers to investigate and shut down nonprofits is deeply concerning. Nonprofits play a vital role in our society, providing crucial services, advocacy, and a voice for underrepresented communities. This bill threatens to undermine free speech, dissent, and the ability of organizations to carry out their missions. While the stated intention may be to address security concerns, the legislation grants excessive authority without proper oversight or due process protections. It could enable the administration to target groups based on political disagreements rather than legitimate threats. This sets a dangerous precedent of stifling dissent and concentrating power. Nonprofits, ranging from humanitarian aid providers to civil rights groups and media outlets, could face censorship or elimination simply for taking stances contrary to the administration's agenda. This jeopardizes our democratic values of free expression and open discourse. I urge you to oppose this legislation and protect the rights of nonprofits to operate freely without fear of political retaliation. Robust civic engagement from diverse perspectives strengthens our society. Reasonable regulations exist to address genuine security risks without compromising fundamental freedoms. This overreaching bill fails to strike that balance.