Alabama Open Letters

From a verified voter in Gadsden, AL1:46 AM

Budget Cuts to Short Term Programs for Blind Students

I am concerned about potential funding cuts to Alabama School for the Blind Short Term Programs. Short-Term Programs (STP) at the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind will offer three to five-day courses that focus on specific needs of students with visual impairments that live in Alabama. My young

From a verified voter in Huntsville, AL4/16

Oppose discriminatory anti-transgender House Bill 246

The "Pronoun Bill" HB 246 aims to prohibit teachers and staff from using students' preferred names and pronouns without parental consent. This infringes upon the rights of transgender and gender non-conforming youth. Affirming a student's identity through proper pronoun usage promotes respect and cr

From a verified voter in Huntsville, AL4/16

Support HB59

This bill represents an important step towards making voting more accessible for all Alabamians. Establishing early voting centers in each county would provide a crucial alternative for those who face challenges getting to the polls on Election Day due to work, family obligations, or other circumsta

From a verified voter in Huntsville, AL4/16

vote no on SB224

I am writing to express my strong opposition to HB 224, the bill that would criminalize individuals for intentionally approaching or remaining within 100 feet of a first responder during an emergency situation. This legislation poses a serious threat to Alabamians' First Amendment rights by restrict

From a verified voter in Huntsville, AL4/16

Vote No on SB247

We urge you to reconsider your support for SB 247, the anti-protest bill. This legislation poses a serious threat to the First Amendment rights of Alabamians by imposing severe restrictions on where protests can take place and allowing municipalities to limit the time and noise level of protests in

From a verified voter in Huntsville, AL4/16

Vote No on HB518!

Codifying abortion as murder under HB 518 poses a grave threat to the human rights and health of all birthing people in Alabama. This unconstitutional measure would not only criminalize abortion at any stage, including cases of non-viable pregnancies, but also jeopardize critical reproductive health

From a verified voter in Huntsville, AL4/16

Protect students' First Amendment rights, oppose HB231

The First Amendment protects the freedoms of speech and religion for all Americans, including students in public schools. HB231 undermines these constitutional rights by forcing participation in the Pledge of Allegiance and state-sponsored prayer. This compulsory religious practice creates an unwelc

From a verified voter in Huntsville, AL4/16

Vote No on SB53

As your constituent, I am writing to ask you to vote "No" on SB 53 by Sen. Wes Kitchens. This bill would create an unfunded financial burden on localities and cost Alabama taxpayers money to defend in federal court. It also would increase racial profiling and undermine community trust with law enfor

From a verified voter in Huntsville, AL4/16

Oppose TAKE IT DOWN Act (S. 164/H.R. 633)

You must oppose the TAKE IT DOWN Act (S. 164/H.R. 633). While its motives sound positive (forcing non-consensual intimate imagery to be removed from websites), as written the bill has no safeguards to verify that the content even falls into that definition. It is already a federal crime to post such

From a verified voter in Madison, AL4/16

Oppose discriminatory anti-transgender House Bill 246

As a concerned constituent, I urge you to oppose House Bill 246, the so-called "Free to Speak Act". This bill is a direct attack on the dignity and well-being of transgender and gender non-conforming students. Prohibiting the use of preferred names and pronouns in educational settings creates an unw

From a verified voter in Birmingham, AL4/16

Restore Head Start & Child Care NOW!

The Trump Administration closed at least five Administration for Children and Families' (ACF) regional offices throughout the country, meaning that right now there are no regional staff available to support ACF funded programs, which includes Early Head Start and Head Start programs - recklessly rip

From a constituent in Alabaster, AL4/16

Save our Country

I'm exhausted by the constant stream of disturbing news from DC and feel that writing letters and making calls has been ineffective. It's time for you to take action and fulfill your duty to protect our state's and country's citizens. We've been misled by Trump's agenda for far too long, which is di

From a verified voter in Birmingham, AL4/15

DEMAND the IMMEDIATE Retrieval of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador Prison

I’m writing to implore you to join Senator Van Hollen and work to rescue Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador. I also ask that you do the following - 1. forcefully speak out against Trump’s unconstitutional plan to send US citizens, which he calls "homegrown criminals," to a foreign gulag, (and

From a verified voter in Huntsville, AL4/15

Once again, Trump, the Supreme Court, El Salvador and the US Constitution

Once again, what are you going to do about the Trump administration's blatant and unconstitutional snubbing of the Supreme Court? The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 in the case of Kilmar Abrego García to be retuned to the US. He was sent to El Salvador by mistake, an "administrative error" according to the

From a constituent in Alabaster, AL4/15

HUMANITY NEEDS HELP

Have we reached the point of no return? If congress will not act to bring an innocent man back from El Salvador then you are choosing to violate the constitution. Your viloating human rights. Congress has the power to stop this abuse. You must act now. I expect you to act on the side of humanit

From a constituent in Huntsville, AL4/15

Return legal resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia after unjust deportation

I demand they return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a legal permanent resident since 2001 who was deported to El Salvador after living in the United States for over 35 years. Removing him from his family and community in Maryland, where he has built his life for decades, based solely on old non-violent offen

From a verified voter in Madison, AL4/15

Due process for Abrego Garcia

The United States government must act swiftly to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador and afford him due process under the law. As confirmed by federal courts, including the Supreme Court, Abrego Garcia's deportation to El Salvador was illegal and a violation of his rights. There is no evide

From a constituent in Auburn, AL4/15

Demand Safe Return for Abrego Garcia

I am writing to express my deep concern and anger over the ongoing case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was unlawfully deported despite a court order prohibiting his removal. This is not only a tragic mistake with life-altering consequences for Mr. Abrego Garcia and his family—it is a serious violatio

From a verified voter in Huntsville, AL4/15

Remember the oath you took. You pledged to support our Constitution. You did not pledge to support one man. Remember your oath.

From a verified voter in Owens Cross Roads, AL4/15

Opposition to Termination of Environmental Justice Agreement in Lowndes County

I am writing as a concerned constituent from Huntsville, Alabama, to express my strong opposition to the recent decision by the U.S. Department of Justice to terminate the environmental justice settlement agreement addressing wastewater issues in Lowndes County. This action, reportedly taken in comp

From a verified voter in Opelika, AL4/15

Return all people sent to CECOT immediately

This includes: -Andry Hernandez Romero, a Venezuelan makeup artist and asylum seeker; -Neri Alvarado, who was deported over nothing thers deported without due process. more than an autism awareness tattoo; -Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the Maryland father, deported due to an ICE "error"; -and all o

From a verified voter in Huntsville, AL4/14

Trump, the Supreme Court, El Salvador and the US Constitution

What are you going to do about the Trump administration's blatant and unconstitutional snubbing of the Supreme Court? The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 in the case of Kilmar Abrego García to be retuned to the US. He was sent to El Salvador by mistake, an "administrative error" according to the Trump Admin

From a constituent in Auburn, AL4/14

Vote NO on the SAVE Act

I am writing as a deeply concerned constituent to urge you to vote NO on the SAVE Act if and when it comes before the Senate. This bill, recently passed by the House, would make it dramatically more difficult for millions of eligible American citizens to register to vote—threatening one of the most

From a verified voter in Albertville, AL4/14

Save Act

I urge you to vote NO on the Save Act and NO on the military parade. First of all, the Save Act is so discriminatory against women. Having to purchase a passport is an unnecessary expense for many. A driver's license should be enough. It seems the GOP is finding another way to demean women. Secondly

From a verified voter in Huntsville, AL4/14

Pressure the WH to Get Garcia Back!

I am appalled and horrified that the President of El Salvador has said he won’t return Kilmar Amando Abrego Garcia to the U.S. The man was deported to El Salvador based on what the government acknowledges was an “administrative error.” The US is paying $6 million per year to El Salvador to keep huma