1. United States
2. N.C.
3. Letter

I am writing to express my concerns about the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." While some provisions may align with conservative priorities, I urge you to examine how it expands executive power and limits judicial review, potentially undermining constitutional checks and balances. Key Issues: 1. Executive Overreach - Immigration: Sections 70113 and 70023 let DHS deport migrants and deny asylum claims without proper hearings, reviving Title 42-style policies without congressional approval. - Regulations: Sections 42201 and 42301 prevent the EPA and NHTSA from regulating emissions and fuel standards, locking in policies that help industry but may hurt consumers. - Spending: Section 113001 allows the Treasury Secretary to decide which payments get priority during debt ceiling crises, potentially delaying Social Security and Medicare. 2. Weakened Judicial Oversight - Deportations: Section 70124 blocks courts from reviewing deportations of immigrants with past convictions, even if appeals are pending. - Legal Barriers: Sections 70021 and 80161 impose high fees ($500-$5,000) and short deadlines (30 days) to challenge deportations or environmental permits, making lawsuits harder. - Court Packing: Section 70100 adds 100 new immigration judges appointed by the Attorney General alone, removing Senate oversight. 3. States' Rights and Freedoms - Section 44125 protects states from lawsuits if they ignore federal Medicaid rules, like bans on gender-affirming care. - Section 70200 sends legal challenges to hand-picked courts, skewing outcomes. Why This Matters: This bill shifts too much power to the executive branch and makes it harder to hold the government accountable. It could: - Harm due process for immigrants, patients, and possibly Americans - Favor corporations over public protections - Set a risky precedent for future presidents , regardless of party I ask you to oppose these provisions and support changes that keep proper checks on power. Americans deserve transparency, not hidden power grabs.