1. United States
2. Alaska
3. Letter

As a concerned citizen deeply concerned for the well-being and autonomy of Washington, D.C., I urge you to support the Termination Resolution introduced by Senator Chris Van Hollen and Congressman Jamie Raskin. The escalating federal law enforcement presence in the District, deployed against the wishes of local leaders and residents, represents an alarming overreach of power and a threat to democratic self-governance. The people of D.C. have not requested this intervention, and data shows that crime rates remain at historic lows without the need for such an aggressive federal response. This occupation undermines the District's home rule and its ability to address local matters through its elected officials. Moreover, the precedent set by Trump's actions endangers the rights of all Americans by enabling the federal government to override local authority without justification. The Termination Resolution provides a crucial mechanism to restore balance and halt this unwarranted power grab. Supporting this resolution affirms the principles of local representation and limited federal overreach that are foundational to our democracy. I implore you to take immediate action by voting in favor of the Termination Resolution and co-sponsoring this legislation to protect the rights of D.C. residents and uphold the integrity of our system of government.