1. United States
2. Mich.
3. Letter

The federal courts play a vital role in upholding the rule of law and protecting constitutional rights. Efforts to undermine judicial independence or strip courts of their authority set a dangerous precedent that threatens our system of checks and balances. Congress must respect the separation of powers and the judiciary's ability to serve as a co-equal branch of government. Rather than attacking judges for unfavorable rulings, we should focus on enacting policies through the proper legislative process that can withstand constitutional scrutiny. Attempts to eliminate courts or impeach judges over disagreements disregard our democratic principles. I urge you to reject any measures that infringe on the courts' independence and defend their essential function in our democracy.