*[Enwl-eng] Congress is voting today on whether non-profits can still dissent

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                        Some lawmakers want to erase the rights of non-profits to advocate for justice.
                       
                 
           
                       
                 
           
                       
                 
           
                        Stop Congress from Handing Trump a Tool That Would Allow Him to Label Non-Profits He Dislikes as 'Terrorist-Supporting'
                       
                 
           
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                        Republicans in Congress are pushing a dangerous bill, HR 9495, that  they are voting on today. It would give the federal government the unchecked power to wantonly label non-profit organizations as "terrorist-supporting" and strip them of their tax-exempt status.

                        If this legislation becomes law, it would hand a future Trump administration — and any administration after it — the power to silence dissent, stifle free speech, and crush civil society, with no evidence or due process required.

                        On the surface, HR 9495 claims to target "terrorist-supporting organizations." But in reality, this bill is a ticking time bomb for free speech and democracy. The legislation would allow the Treasury Secretary to unilaterally label any non-profit organization as "terrorist-supporting" without providing evidence or explanation. These organizations would then have just 90 days to prove their innocence — a near-impossible task when the accuser holds all the power.

                        Imagine this in the hands of a Trump administration. We've seen Trump's authoritarian tendencies before — calling for protesters to be shot in the legs and labeling dissenters as enemies of the state. Under this law, advocacy groups that challenge genocide or police brutality, support reproductive rights, or fight for racial justice could be targeted, defunded, and dismantled. We've seen similar tactics used globally to crush dissent, in a wide variety of countries, including in Russia.

                        This bill is up for a vote in the House of Representatives today and will likely pass. If the Senate follows suit now — or in the future, under Trump's new administration — the consequences for civil society will be catastrophic.

                        We must protect the freedoms that make democracy possible and resist the rise of authoritarianism. Sign this petition today and urge Congress, especially the U.S. Senate, to stop HR 9495.


                       
                 
           
                       
                 Thank you,

                        Celeste

                        Care2 Petitions Team
                       
                 
           
                        P.S. Non-profits play a critical role in defending human rights, protecting the environment, and advocating for marginalized communities. Silencing them silences us all. Sign the petition.
                       
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From: Celeste S., Care2 Action Alerts 
Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2024 12:16 PM
Subject: Congress is voting today on whether non-profits can still dissent




 
  
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