Jack, Now more than ever, members of Congress must fulfill their constitutional duty and defend the fundamental balance of power that makes up the cornerstone of American democracy. The rapid, alarming consolidation of authority by the executive branch must stop. Trump has unilaterally imposed sweeping tariffs, dispatched National Guard troops and U.S. Marines to L.A., and authorized military strikes on Iran without Congressional debate or approval. These actions bypass the processes that our Constitution mandates and ignore the role of Congress as an equal branch of government. |
Congress was designed to be the voice of the people, a check against tyranny, and a safeguard against the concentration of power. When Congress remains silent in the face of executive overreach, it abandons its responsibility and allows dangerous precedents to take root—precedents that threaten to erode our democracy and steer the nation down a path toward authoritarianism and fascism. We call on Congress to: - Publicly challenge unconstitutional actions by the executive branch
- Reassert Congressional authority over war powers and trade policy
- Conduct investigations and hearings to hold the executive branch accountable
- Pass legislation reaffirming the role of Congress in authorizing military force and approving economic sanctions
- Defend our rights, freedoms, and democratic institutions
Here is our message to Congress: Now is not the time for silence or political calculation. Now is the time for courage. History is watching. Stand up. Speak out. Do your job. |
