Friend,

Donald Trump's threats to "dominate" protestors using military force under the Insurrection Act are a clear and present danger to our most fundamental constitutional rights.

This law has been invoked by past presidents to advance and support desegregation – a necessary use of this authority. But Trump is attempting the exact opposite – manipulating this law in order to silence calls for justice from Americans as they unite to protest centuries of systemic racism.

I fully and proudly support those peacefully demanding change – and the constitutional right of all Americans to make their voices heard. That's why I just introduced the CIVIL Act in the Senate – a bill that would impose congressional oversight and accountability on the President's broad, virtually unrestricted Insurrection Act power.

If you agree that no President should be able to deploy U.S. troops against American citizens on American soil without oversight and accountability, I need you to join me in calling on Congress to pass the CIVIL Act right now:

Will you sign my petition now demanding that Congress pass the CIVIL Act? This legislation is vital in the fight to hold Donald Trump accountable for his dangerous threats of military force against the American people.

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Here's what the CIVIL Act would do:

- Clarify that the Insurrection Act can be used only to protect – not restrict – Americans' civil rights

- Require the President to get permission from Congress before invoking the Insurrection Act

- Limit the use of the Insurrection Act to 14 days unless Congress votes to extend it

- Establish an expedited procedure for judicial review if the President misuses or abuses the Insurrection Act

- Require the President, Secretary of Defense, and Attorney General to provide joint certification that the Insurrection Act is necessary for a state to enforce federal law

- Prohibit U.S. troops from participating in search, seizure, arrest, or other law enforcement activities unless specifically granted that authority under the law

If this dangerous President uses military force against Americans at home, Congress should demand at least the same checks that apply to his use of force against adversaries abroad. In the face of Trump's dangerous abuse of this authority, it's critical that these checks are established immediately.

That's why I'm counting on you to add your voice to this fight by signing my petition today. Too much is on the line for our country and our democracy not to take action, Friend: Click here to sign my petition now demanding Congress pass the CIVIL Act to establish checks on the President's use of the U.S. military against Americans – and full accountability for the misuse and abuse of this power.

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Thank you,

Dick



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