1. United States
2. S.C.
3. Letter

It is crucial to preserve the independence and authority of the federal judiciary, which serves as a crucial check on the executive branch. Threats to eliminate or defund courts that have ruled against the current administration undermine the constitutional separation of powers and the rule of law. The courts exist to impartially interpret the law, not to advance a partisan agenda. Attempting to dismantle or weaken the courts when they issue rulings the executive disagrees with is a dangerous affront to our democratic system of checks and balances. I urge you to vocally reject any efforts to curtail the courts' lawful authority or punish judges for reasoned legal decisions. Protecting judicial independence is vital to upholding the Constitution and preserving our nation's commitment to equal justice under the law.