Condemn Trump’s Attack On Free Speech Rights of Protesters

Peaceful protest is the beating heart of democracy — and Donald Trump is trying to strangle it. 

After CodePink protesters embarrassed him in a D.C. restaurant, Trump’s administration began threatening to wield RICO laws — created to take down mob bosses — against students, organizers, and advocacy groups who dare to dissent. Trump even said CodePink members should be jailed simply for protesting his agenda.

This is a full-scale attack on the First Amendment, and we must fight back.

Tell Congress: “Defend the First Amendment against Trump’s attacks. Launch immediate investigations into Trump’s plans to jail peaceful protesters and take action to stop him.”

Trump’s Justice Department is openly considering racketeering charges against peaceful protesters, treating them like criminals instead of citizens exercising their rights. His allies are lining up behind him, announcing sweeping crackdowns that would silence movements for justice. Far-right figures are cheering them on, calling for entire progressive organizations to be prosecuted.

If Trump gets away with this, no movement will be safe. Climate activists, racial justice advocates, reproductive rights defenders, labor unions — all could face prison for organizing rallies, marches, or sit-ins. The chilling effect would gut democracy itself.

Congress must launch immediate investigations into this abuse of power. Courts must slam the door on Trump’s attempt to twist the law into a weapon against free expression. And universities, civic leaders, and communities must resist intimidation and stand proudly with protestors.

Trump is escalating these attacks right now because he fears the power of collective action. He knows movements can stop him — unless he silences them first. But the right to protest is not a privilege doled out by presidents. It is a freedom that belongs to all of us.

Sign this petition today to demand that Congress take urgent action to stop Trump’s dangerous assault on free speech. Together, we can defend democracy and protect the power of protest before it’s too late.

The petition to Congress reads: “Defend the First Amendment against Trump’s attacks. Launch immediate investigations into Trump’s plans to jail peaceful protesters and take action to stop him.”