1. United States
2. Mich.
3. Letter

It is deeply concerning that the proposed anti-NGO bill could empower the government to revoke the tax-exempt status of nonprofit organizations without due process. Stripping organizations of this critical financial lifeline based solely on unilateral determinations by the Treasury Secretary, with no transparency or judicial oversight, poses a grave threat to civil liberties and democratic dissent. This legislation would enable the arbitrary targeting of groups advocating for human rights, social justice, or any cause deemed unfavorable by those in power. Losing tax-exempt status could financially cripple these organizations and suppress vital voices speaking truth to power. Furthermore, the stigma of being labeled as "terror-supporting" based on shadowy government designations, without the ability to properly challenge such accusations, carries severe reputational consequences that could drive away donors and supporters. Preserving robust civic engagement and protecting the rights enshrined in the First Amendment must be paramount. Empowering the government to silence dissenting viewpoints with no accountability mechanisms is antithetical to American ideals of free speech and open discourse. This bill's potential for abuse far outweighs any purported benefits in its current form lacking procedural safeguards. I urge you to adamantly oppose this legislation unless it is amended to include comprehensive due process protections, evidentiary standards, and judicial review to prevent its discriminatory misuse against disfavored groups and ideological opponents. The sanctity of our civil society depends on upholding Constitutional rights for all.