An open letter to the U.S. Congress

No More Targeting Dissent—Stand for Democratic Integrity

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I’m writing to express deep concern over escalating efforts to suppress constitutionally protected speech—particularly the use of federal agencies and executive power to silence political dissent. Recent actions by the Trump administration, including threats to media licenses, politically motivated lawsuits, and targeting of immigrants for their pro-Palestine views, represent a dangerous erosion of First Amendment protections. These tactics weaponize government institutions to punish critics and stifle public discourse. I urge you to: • Publicly condemn the exploitation of political violence to justify speech suppression; • Investigate the weaponization of the FCC, DOJ, and DHS against journalists, immigrants, and activists; • Defend our constitutional rights by supporting legislative and oversight measures that safeguard free expression for all. Silencing dissent is not governance—it’s authoritarianism. Please act swiftly and decisively to protect our democracy.

▶ Created on September 18 by KD

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