Protect environmental science, stop political overreach against climate groups

The FBI's move to criminalize climate organizations that received EPA grants under the previous administration is a deeply concerning overreach that undermines scientific research and environmental protection efforts. Accusing these groups of "conspiracy to defraud the United States" simply for accepting government funding explicitly intended for environmental work is nonsensical and reeks of political persecution. Climate change poses a grave threat that requires robust action, yet the current administration seeks to stifle important work in this area through intimidation tactics. Freezing the bank accounts of respected organizations like Habitat for Humanity over lawfully obtained grants sets a dangerous precedent of the federal government weaponizing law enforcement against its critics. This blatant harassment has severe chilling effects on vital climate research and advocacy when they are needed most. I urge you to speak out forcefully against these alarming actions that threaten to criminalize environmental efforts under the flimsiest of pretexts. Scientific inquiry and civil society organizations must be able to operate free from such vindictive overreach and political retaliation by those who deny climate realities. Protecting the integrity of environmental science and policy should be a non-partisan issue of paramount importance. I hope you will take a strong stand to rein in this unbridled abuse of power.