1. United States
2. Pa.
3. Letter

I am writing to express my deep concern and strong opposition to the reported plans of the FBI to designate transgender individuals as "violent extremists." This potential classification, which would group transgender people under the category of "Nihilistic Violent Extremists" (NVEs), is not only baseless but also incredibly dangerous for an already vulnerable community. The alleged plans to use the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk as justification for this broad and unfounded categorization is a grave misuse of law enforcement resources and a serious threat to civil liberties. It is crucial to understand that the actions of one individual do not represent an entire community. Labeling all transgender people as potential extremists is not only discriminatory but also contradicts the principles of individual justice upon which our legal system is built. The Trump administration has already taken several concerning actions against transgender rights, including executive orders that restrict gender-affirming care and ban transgender individuals from certain activities. This latest move, if implemented, would represent a significant escalation, potentially leading to increased surveillance and targeting of law-abiding transgender citizens under the guise of combating extremism. The use of terms like "TRANTIFA" to suggest a violent network of transgender activists is both inflammatory and unfounded. It's a dangerous conflation that could have long-lasting consequences for the transgender community, even beyond the current administration. I urge you to take immediate action to prevent the FBI from implementing this misguided and harmful policy. Please use your position to: 1. Demand transparency from the FBI regarding any plans to classify transgender individuals as extremists. 2. Call for congressional oversight hearings to investigate the basis for such classifications and their potential impact on civil liberties. 3. Introduce or support legislation that protects the rights of transgender individuals and prevents their blanket categorization as security threats. The safety and well-being of all Americans, including transgender individuals, must be a priority. Misusing law enforcement resources to target a specific community based on their identity goes against our values of equality and justice. I implore you to take a stand against this dangerous overreach and protect the rights of all your constituents.