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Donald Trump has sought to punish immigrants by booting them off Social Security.

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Text SIGN PGIRPL to 50409 — The Trump administration's brazen contempt of Judge Boasberg's orders halting deportation flights under the Alien Enemies Act represents a flagrant disregard for the rule of law and the judicial system's authority. It is imperative that this Court upholds the contempt finding when this case inevitably reaches your esteemed bench. While the recent 5-4 ruling required certain legal claims to be brought via habeas corpus petitions, Judge Boasberg correctly recognized that this does not absolve the administration of being held accountable for willfully violating his orders prior to that decision. The principle that parties must obey court orders until overturned by a higher court is a bedrock foundation of our legal system. Permitting the executive branch to flout judicial directives with impunity would severely erode the checks and balances so integral to American democracy. This contempt matter is distinct from the underlying policy dispute and falls squarely within the court's authority to ensure compliance with its lawful orders. Upholding Judge Boasberg's contempt ruling is vital to preserving the integrity of the federal judiciary and the constitutional order.

Text SIGN PZMZQY to 50409 — The administration's proposed cuts to public broadcasting are a direct attack on the free press and access to vital information for all Americans. These draconian cuts of $1.1 billion to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting would cripple local NPR and PBS stations across the country, threatening their ability to provide critical news coverage, educational programming, and emergency alerts to communities. This is especially concerning for rural areas where public media outlets are often the only source of local journalism and information. The minuscule federal funding for public broadcasting, amounting to less than 1/100th of the federal budget, delivers an immense public good by sustaining a robust nationwide network of over 1,000 local radio stations and 336 television stations. These stations are a lifeline for millions, offering trustworthy reporting, thought-provoking discussions, and enriching cultural content that commercial media frequently neglects. At a time when local journalism is in crisis and media consolidation threatens diverse voices, preserving robust public broadcasting is paramount to a healthy democracy. I urge you to forcefully reject any efforts to undermine NPR, PBS, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting through devastating funding cuts. Protecting this vital public resource must be a top priority to uphold the free flow of information and ensure all Americans have access to high-quality educational and journalistic programming, regardless of location or income level.

Text SIGN PFLFUR to 50409 — I’m writing because I’m deeply concerned about the Trump administration’s attacks on Social Security. DOGE is cutting staff at an alarming rate, field offices are being closed, the SSA is insisting they’ll only communicate using Elon Musk’s vanity platform X, and we’re already starting to see alarming interruptions to service at an agency that has heretofore run seamlessly. Over 70 million Americans—senior citizens and children—rely on Social Security. It is the largest anti-poverty program in the country. Attacks on it are unconscionable and will have disastrous consequences for voters in your district. We are paying attention, and we want it protected. Rep. John Larson has introduced two bills, the Keeping Our Field Offices Open Act—H.R. 1876—and the Protecting Americans’ Social Security Data Act—H.R. 1877. I expect the representative to co-sponsor both. The attacks on Social Security must stop; I want to see Congress assert their authority and fight for it. Thank you.

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