1. United States
  2. Md.
  3. Letter

Defend Free Speech: Stop Federal Targeting of ICE Critics

To: Rep. Raskin, Sen. Van Hollen, Sen. Alsobrooks

From: A verified voter in Takoma Park, MD

July 7

The federal government is sending officers to the doors of people who criticize ICE online. That is not law enforcement — that is intimidation. David Streever is the second New York resident reported to have received a federal warning tied to his online speech about ICE. This needs to stop, and I need you to act. The First Amendment does not have a carve-out for criticism of immigration agencies. When the government shows up at someone's home because of what they posted online, every American's right to speak freely is under threat. I expect you to publicly condemn this conduct, demand a full accounting from the administration, and push for legislative action that explicitly protects constituents from federal retaliation for protected speech.

Share on BlueskyShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedInShare on WhatsAppShare on TumblrEmail with GmailEmail

Write to Jamie Raskinor any of your elected officials

Send your own letter

Resistbot is a chatbot that delivers your texts to your elected officials by email, fax, or postal mail. Tap above to give it a try or learn more here!