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

I write as a concerned constituent to urge you to support and advance legislation that would make it impossible for a sitting President to initiate or benefit from lawsuits against the federal government he or she leads. Recent reporting and public concern have highlighted how existing gaps in law can allow a President to use the courts and private funds in ways that create clear conflicts of interest and undermine public trust in our institutions. I respectfully ask you to consider legislation with the following core elements: 1. Absolute bar on suits by a sitting President: Prohibit a sitting President from filing civil actions in federal or state court that seek personal monetary relief from the United States, federal agencies, or officers acting in their official capacity. 2. No private indemnification or payment for official litigation: Ban the use of private funds, third-party payments, or indemnification arrangements to satisfy judgments, settlements, or fees arising from litigation brought by a sitting President against the federal government or its agencies. 3. Clear rules on standing and representation: Require that the Department of Justice represent the United States and its agencies in any litigation involving the President’s official acts, and clarify that the President lacks individual standing to sue the government for actions taken in an official capacity. 4. Expedited judicial review and remedies: Create a fast-track judicial process to resolve disputes about presidential standing and conflicts of interest, with clear remedies to prevent ongoing misuse of litigation as a tool of governance. 5. Transparency and reporting requirements: Mandate public disclosure of any litigation-related payments, indemnities, or third-party funding connected to the President, and require periodic reports to Congress and appropriate oversight bodies. 6. Enforcement mechanisms: Provide civil penalties and injunctive relief to deter and remedy violations, and ensure that any enforcement is handled by independent counsel or an appropriate oversight office to avoid conflicts of interest. These measures would protect the separation of powers, preserve the impartial administration of justice, and safeguard public confidence in the presidency and the federal government. They would also close loopholes that allow private funds or personal litigation strategies to influence official decision-making or to convert public office into a vehicle for private gain. I urge you to sponsor or support legislation that incorporates these protections, to work across the aisle to build bipartisan support, and to move quickly to ensure our laws reflect the principle that no public official should be able to use the powers of office to pursue personal financial claims against the government they lead. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I would appreciate knowing how you plan to act on this request.