1. United States
2. Calif.
3. Letter

The separation of church and state is critical to maintaining the integrity of our democracy. As Garreth Gore’s Opus outlines, organizations like Opus Dei are directly linked to the appointment of Supreme Court justices and other political figures whose goals align with suppressing women’s rights and advancing theological agendas. This mirrors the alarming objectives outlined in Project 2025, a blueprint that threatens to erode fundamental civil liberties. Given these rising threats, I urge you to take the following actions to protect our nation from extremist influence: Strengthen Legal Protections Against Religious Influence in Politics: Propose or support legislation that reinforces the separation of church and state, ensuring that religious groups cannot unduly influence judicial or legislative appointments, especially those involving the Supreme Court. Investigate Religious Extremist Ties to Government: Call for an investigation into the influence of religious organizations like Opus Dei and their involvement in judicial appointments and public policy decisions. Transparency is essential to maintaining the public's trust in democratic institutions. Oppose Judicial Nominees with Extremist Ties: Vote against the confirmation of any judicial nominees with clear affiliations to organizations like Opus Dei or other groups known to undermine civil liberties and promote theological governance. Support Legislation that Protects Women’s Rights and Civil Liberties: Advocate for stronger protections for reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and other civil liberties that are under threat from religiously motivated political agendas. This includes voting against any legislation that seeks to restrict these rights. Publicly Condemn Project 2025’s Objectives: Speak out against the dangerous policies proposed in Project 2025, which seek to merge religious extremism with government authority. The public needs to hear strong voices defending the principles of democracy and freedom from religious control. I trust that you will take these matters seriously and act to safeguard the foundational principles of our democracy. Thank you for your continued service and attention to this urgent issue.