1. United States
2. Mass.
3. Letter

I am writing to express my deep concern over recent actions taken by former President Donald Trump that directly threaten the independence of the judiciary and the democratic principles of our nation. The reported mass firing of Justice Department officials involved in investigations against him, the revocation of security clearances for former intelligence officials, and executive orders punishing legal challenges and nonprofit organizations are alarming authoritarian tactics that must be forcefully opposed. Firing DOJ officials for their involvement in investigations undermines the rule of law and sets a dangerous precedent where government officials are punished for fulfilling their legal duties. Furthermore, revoking security clearances as a means of silencing dissenting voices, and requiring legal challengers to post exorbitant bonds before filing lawsuits, are clear attempts to erode constitutional checks and balances. These actions mirror tactics used by authoritarian regimes to consolidate power and suppress opposition. I urge you to take immediate steps to: 1 Demand the reinstatement of all dismissed DOJ officials who were fired as retaliation for their work on lawful investigations. 2 Introduce and support legislation protecting DOJ and intelligence officials from politically motivated firings and security clearance revocations. 3 Push back against executive orders that limit judicial oversight and nonprofit advocacy, ensuring legal challenges to government actions remain accessible. 4 Publicly condemn these undemocratic actions and advocate for accountability in the highest levels of government. I appreciate your attention to this urgent matter and look forward to your response on what actions you plan to take.