The rise of authoritarian rhetoric and actions from the current administration is deeply concerning and poses a grave threat to our democratic institutions. Invoking states of emergency as a pretext to consolidate power, undermine the rule of law, and marginalize dissenting voices is a well-trodden path towards autocracy that we cannot allow to take root. We must remain vigilant against any attempts to exploit real or manufactured crises to expand executive power beyond constitutional limits. The delicate system of checks and balances is being tested, and it is incumbent upon Congress to fully exercise its oversight role as a co-equal branch of government. Upholding your sworn duty to defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic, has never been more vital. I implore you to robustly investigate any abuses of power, reject attempts to declare illegitimate emergencies, and take all necessary legislative action to safeguard our democratic norms and processes. The stakes could not be higher for the future of our republican form of government and the civil liberties we hold dear. Complacency in the face of authoritarian overreach will only enable its acceleration. Now is the time for bold leadership to preserve our democracy for future generations.
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