An open letter to the U.S. Congress

Speak out against the overreach of Executive Authority in LA

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This overriding of the California Governor's authority by the President to deploy National Guard troops in Los Angeles during immigration enforcement protests is a concerning overreach of federal power. According to reports, state and local officials maintained that existing law enforcement resources were sufficient to handle the situation, yet the President disregarded their assessments. Deploying military forces for domestic issues risks inflaming tensions unnecessarily when deescalation should be the priority. The determination that these protests constituted a "rebellion" requiring military intervention appears to be an extreme characterization not proportional to the circumstances. I urge you to speak out against this overreach of executive authority and reaffirm the principles of localized governance. Federal militarization of state matters sets an alarming precedent that undermines checks and balances. Please take action to prevent this erosion of state powers and promote deescalation over military deployment for such civic matters.

▶ Created on June 8, 2025 by Leslie

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