John, In the year since the January 6th insurrection, Free Speech For People has worked tirelessly to ensure that current and former elected officials who engaged in the insurrection are held accountable for their role in attempting to overthrow our democracy. These officials violated their oath of office, and their actions have made them constitutionally ineligible to run for office again. That’s why we’re proud to represent a group of courageous voters in North Carolina in their challenge to the eligibility of Representative Madison Cawthorn to appear on the 2022 primary ballot. Under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, Cawthorn’s participation in the January 6th insurrection represents a direct attack on our democracy and on his oath to “protect and uphold the Constitution.” This challenge is gaining traction, but to succeed, we need your help. Will you support our constitutional challenge to hold Rep. Cawthorn and his insurrectionist allies accountable before the 2022 election? When Members of Congress passed Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, they explicitly and repeatedly endorsed congressional declarations rendering specific people ineligible for office, particularly former leaders of the Confederacy. Then, as now, our leaders in Congress sought to preserve a fragile democracy and meet any potential threats head-on. It is precisely the events of January 6th for which Section 3 is intended. This critical constitutional provision is designed to defend the republic and ensure that insurrectionists like Donald Trump, Madison Cawthorn, and their Congressional allies are barred from holding future public office. At this defining moment in our nation’s history, we must stand up and hold these officials accountable to the Constitution they swore to protect. Chip in to help us uphold the Constitution in North Carolina and across the country. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Express Donate: $250 Express Donate: $100 Express Donate: $50 Express Donate: $25 Express Donate: $10 Or, donate another amount Thanks for all you do, John Bonifaz President, Free Speech For People |