1. United States
2. Minn.
3. Letter

We, the undersigned, strongly oppose the “Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act,” introduced by Senator Marsha Blackburn. While we support reasonable protections for law enforcement officers from harassment, this bill goes far beyond that. As written, it would make it a federal crime to post or share any identifying information—such as names, badge numbers, agency affiliation, or even public photos or videos—of federal law enforcement officers, regardless of the context. This legislation would make it nearly impossible for journalists, watchdogs, or ordinary citizens to document, report, or hold federal agents accountable for actions taken in public—including potential abuses of power or violations of constitutional rights. Accountability must not be criminalized. Federal law enforcement officers, when operating in uniform or executing arrests, should be clearly identifiable. Their badge numbers, agencies, and names should be visible. If operating undercover, they should be required to identify themselves before initiating any action. Transparency is a necessary part of trust and public safety. By concealing the identities of federal agents, this bill opens the door to a dangerous lack of oversight, weakening democratic checks and creating conditions ripe for misconduct, abuse, and fear—especially in marginalized communities that already experience disproportionate surveillance and force. We demand that the Senate reject this overreaching and harmful bill. Protecting officers from harassment must not come at the expense of the public’s right to document and demand accountability from those in power.