1. United States
2. Ind.
3. Letter

I write to you today with grave concern over the arrest of Hannah Dugan, an event that underscores the escalating erosion of due process and the foundational principle of "innocent until proven guilty" in our legal system. This is not an isolated incident but part of a broader pattern that threatens the integrity of our democracy. Our nation was built on a system of justice designed to protect the rights of all individuals, regardless of political affiliation or position. While this system is not perfect, abandoning its core tenets—especially in the face of partisan pressure—sets a dangerous precedent. If we allow the weaponization of the legal system to go unchecked, we risk losing not only public trust in our institutions but the very democracy that sustains us. I demand to know: Do you stand for due process? Do you stand for the presumption of innocence? Your silence and inaction in the face of these abuses are tantamount to complicity. This administration’s disregard for the rule of law cannot go unchallenged. Congress must act as a check on executive overreach and judicial politicization. Enough is enough. I urge you to publicly condemn these attacks on our legal system, demand accountability, and uphold your oath to defend the Constitution. The American people are watching, and history will judge whether you stood for justice or allowed our democracy to be undermined.