Dear John,
In 2012, the California Attorney General’s Office started to harass Thomas More Law Center (TMLC), demanding the names and addresses of its major donors.
TMLC is a legal nonprofit based in Michigan that defends religious freedom, family values, and the sanctity of life.
If you’re thinking this doesn’t sound like something the government should be doing, you’re right.
But that hasn’t stopped the state from requiring nonprofits from across the country to provide access to the names and addresses of all their major donors annually if they fundraise in the state.
This blanket demand for donor information is dangerous, unnecessary, and uncalled-for, John.
Thankfully, TMLC has fought this requirement all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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John, if it was your private information, wouldn’t you be concerned?
In today’s toxic cultural climate, having your confidential information leaked to the public can be dangerous.
Donors, clients, and employees of Thomas More Law Center have already faced intimidation, death threats, hate mail, boycotts, and even an assassination attempt from ideological opponents.
California has a history of negligence in leaking and posting donor information online where it can be seen by the public.
There’s also nothing stopping employees, contractors, or even temporary summer interns at the California Attorney General’s Office from downloading, emailing, or printing donors’ names and addresses and then disclosing them publicly.
Thomas More Law Center is taking a stand to protect donor privacy. They’re taking a stand for donors like you.
Every American should be free to support causes and organizations they believe in without fear of harassment or intimidation.
Will you make a tax-deductible gift today to defend Thomas More Law Center and stand up to this government abuse of power?
When you give today to help defend Thomas More Law Center, you are defending your freedom too. The outcome of cases like this affects us all.
Thank you for giving generously. |
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