Rein in unilateral overreach, uphold democratic values and rights.

The new administration's proposed executive actions overreach in many areas and threaten cherished democratic values. Congress must swiftly take steps to check this concerning abuse of power. Rescinding legal protections for transgender people, terminating diversity programs, pardoning those involved in the January 6th insurrection, and declaring immigration emergencies are deeply divisive and harmful measures that will only sow further discord. Representatives have a solemn duty to safeguard human rights, uphold the rule of law, and defend vulnerable communities from discriminatory policies. Decisive legislative action is needed to counter these unilateral moves and ensure the federal government serves all people fairly and equitably. Unchecked executive overreach poses a grave risk to our democratic institutions and civil liberties. Congress must act as a co-equal branch to restrain these troubling abuses of presidential authority. The very principles of freedom, justice and inclusion that define the national character are at stake.