1. United States
2. Del.
3. Letter

Trump’s deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops against protesters in Los Angeles is an alarming authoritarian overreach by the President and his regime. This disproportionate military response to largely peaceful protests risks further inflaming tensions and eroding civil liberties that are fundamental to American democracy. The President's false characterization of protesters as "insurrectionists" and "paid troublemakers" is a dangerous attempt to delegitimize dissent and justify oppressive tactics reminiscent of a police state. It is the hallmark of dictatorships and an unacceptable transgression in a democratic society governed by the rule of law. These protests in no way constitute an armed insurrection or present a threat to national security. They represent the exercise of constitutional rights that must be safeguarded, not suppressed through martial force. The ICE agents’ use of force—shooting tear gas, flash-bang grenades, and less-lethal rounds— against nonviolent civilians exercising their First Amendment rights is unacceptable and should not be allowed. The governor and mayors clearly stated that federal intervention was unwanted and unnecessary; local law enforcement had control over the situation. Activating a state's National Guard without the governor's request violates state sovereignty and is unconstitutional. I urge the Congress member to intervene and stop National Guard deployment and uphold democratic principles. Thank you for your time and consideration.