1. United States
2. Mich.
3. Letter

A Duty to the Rule of Law: Restore Constitutional Order I am writing to urge you to immediately take up the articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and vote to remove him from office. Our Constitution explicitly entrusts the power to declare war to the legislative branch. By conducting military operations in Iran for more than 90 days without congressional authorization, Secretary Hegseth has violated the War Powers Resolution of 1973 and undermined the core constitutional framework governing national security. Furthermore, unauthorized military actions in foreign nations and the overt retaliation against lawmakers exercising protected speech represent a dangerous abuse of executive authority. Beyond these legal breaches, the Department of Defense requires steady, law-abiding leadership to maintain readiness and preserve public trust. Ignoring clear statutory limits damages national stability and sets a hazardous precedent for future administrations. Congress must not turn a blind eye to executive overreach. Fulfilling your solemn oath to support and defend the Constitution requires holding senior officials accountable when they disregard federal law. I urge you to uphold the rule of law, proceed with impeachment hearings without delay, and vote to convict and remove Secretary Hegseth.