1. United States
2. Ill.
3. Letter

The mass destruction of federal records at USAID raises grave concerns. These documents may serve as critical evidence for legal cases against the administration and provide transparency into foreign aid decisions. Ordering the indiscriminate shredding or burning of classified and personnel files appears to violate the Federal Records Act which governs proper records management practices. This flagrant disregard for preservation requirements merits urgent action to halt this unlawful destruction before key documentation is permanently lost. Maintaining comprehensive records allows for full accountability and oversight which the public rightfully expects from its government agencies. I urge you to intervene immediately to prevent the eradication of these materials, preserving documents for their legal and historical value.