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Fair and Just Prosecution Condemns House for Passing Dangerous Legislation That Hands Treasury Unchecked Power to Target Nonprofits
November 22, 2024 (Washington, D.C.) — Fair and Just Prosecution (FJP) Acting Co-Executive Director Amy Fettig issued the following statement in response to the House of Representatives’ shocking approval of H.R. 9495, a bill that grants the Treasury Department unprecedented authority to strip nonprofits of their tax-exempt status under the pretense of combating terrorism:
“This disgraceful legislation marks a new low in the assault on democracy. H.R. 9495 is not about countering terrorism – it’s about empowering political leaders to weaponize the government against dissent, crush civil society, and silence critics. With this bill, Congress is attempting to equip any future administration with an authoritarian tool to punish opponents and dismantle organizations vital to the democratic process.
“By giving the Treasury Department unilateral power to brand nonprofits as ‘terror-supporting’ without providing full evidence or a fair process, H.R. 9495 undermines the core principles of justice and due process. It risks destroying reputable organizations – including news outlets, universities, and grassroots groups – simply because their work challenges those in power.”
Fair and Just Prosecution strongly urges the Senate to stop this brazen power grab before it becomes law. The American people should be outraged by this blatant attempt to stifle free expression, undermine democracy, and intimidate communities into silence. This bill is a threat to the freedoms we hold dear, and Fair and Just Prosecution calls on all citizens to take a stand – call your Senators today and demand they reject this dangerous and deeply un-American legislation.