Dear John,

I'm reaching out to you today to discuss a matter that is gravely important for the future of our free speech and democratic discourse in this country.

You may not have heard of it due to the way certain news is being suppressed, but a federal judge in Louisiana recently ruled that the Biden administration likely violated the First Amendment by censoring unfavorable views on social media. This is part of a long-standing lawsuit spearheaded by Republican-led states. I am personally troubled by these events and hope you are too.

The judge's decision highlighted a range of topics, all suppressed on social media, following the urging of administration officials. Shockingly, all the “suppressed” topics were conservative viewpoints. The judge declared this as a "targeted suppression of conservative ideas", a viewpoint discrimination of political speech.

As American citizens, we have the right to engage in free debate about significant issues affecting our country. But the evidence so far paints a dystopian scenario of an Orwellian 'Ministry of Truth' attempting to control the narrative.

John, this is an affront to our democracy and to our freedom of speech.

We can't sit back and let this happen. If we want our voices to be heard, if we want a free and fair platform for all views and not just those in power, we need to act and act now.

Please join me and many others in demanding an end to this shadow ban today!

The fight for our democracy is not just about those in power but about all of us, about what we stand for and what we believe in. Together, we can make a difference. We can ensure our democracy remains a place for free thought and open debate.

Thank you for your support and for standing with us in this important political battle.

With gratitude and determination,
Elise Stefanik