1. United States
2. Va.
3. Letter

I am deeply concerned about the Trump administration's plans to expand the use of National Guard troops for domestic law enforcement. This alarming development includes the creation of specialized National Guard units for "public order issues" and plans to deploy troops across 19 states. These actions represent a dangerous overreach of executive power and a threat to our democratic principles. The use of military forces for domestic policing is a hallmark of authoritarian regimes, not democracies. It blurs the crucial line between military and civilian law enforcement, potentially violating the Posse Comitatus Act, which limits the use of federal military personnel to enforce domestic policies. This expansion appears to be manufacturing threats to justify an abuse of power, rather than addressing genuine public safety concerns. As your constituent, I urge you to take immediate action to oppose this militarization of our communities. Specifically, I ask that you: 1. Publicly denounce the administration's plans to deploy National Guard troops for domestic law enforcement. 2. Introduce or support legislation that reinforces the restrictions on using military forces for domestic policing. 3. Call for congressional hearings to investigate the legality and necessity of these planned deployments. The strength of our democracy relies on maintaining clear boundaries between military and civilian roles. Allowing this precedent to stand unchallenged could lead to further erosion of civil liberties and the normalization of military presence in our daily lives. Time is of the essence. With plans already in motion to expand troop deployments, we need swift and decisive action from our elected officials. Please prioritize this issue and use your position to protect the fundamental principles of our democracy. The safety and freedom of your constituents depend on your leadership in this critical moment.