Congress: Stop the Attacks on Community Safety

16,843 sent 25,000 goal

Most recent signers:

Heather B.	Washington	1 week 21 hours ago
Janie M.	Texas	3 weeks 2 days ago
Katelyn R.	Arizona	3 weeks 5 days ago
Sarah A.	New York	1 month 2 days ago
Beth Ann W.	New York	1 month 3 days ago

Context:

Federal funding cuts spell disaster for community safety. From the chainsaw DOGE is taking to federal agencies, and, most recently, the Department of Justice's abrupt cancellation of existing grants, people and communities across the country are now at risk.

On the chopping block are programs that provide mentorship to children, reduce violence, help people find housing, create employment opportunities, and more. Without these programs, we ALL lose. Older Americans could go hungry, parents lose essential support, more people wind up on the streets, or worse. Meanwhile, Trump is also trying to push spendy, harmful measures like mass deportations, aggressive over-policing practices, and a massive expansion of the death penalty. But Congress – not the president – holds the power of the purse. That's why we must demand action: Send a message to Congress and urge them to protect community safety programs.

Send your message.

The recipients:

Your U.S. Senator and U.S. Representative

Review Message

We put in some suggestions, but make the message your own where possible!

Subject:

Subject Choose Community Safety and Stability

Body:

As your constituent, I'm writing to push back on the Trump administration's efforts to rewrite appropriations laws Congress passed - and to invest in essential services that lead to community stability and safety.

Between the chainsaw DOGE is taking to federal agencies and their grant programs, the Department of Justice's recent abrupt cancellation of existing grants, and other proposed funding cuts, it is clear community safety is at risk. On the chopping block are programs that provide mentorship to children, reduce violence, help people find housing, create employment opportunities, and provide addiction treatment and mental healthcare.

Despite warnings and pleas from local community leaders, experts, and the public at large, the Trump administration has continued to cut essential services to advance his cruel agenda. But Congress holds the power of the purse, not the president. That's why I'm urging you to follow the will of the people and choose community safety now.

Sincerely,

[First Name] [Last Name]

Fill out your information

Salutation *

First name *

Last name *

Address *

Address line 2

Zip code *

City *

State *

Phone *

E-mail address *

Sign me up for ACLU emails so I can stay informed and take action to protect people's rights.

I agree to receive calls and texts (including automated recurring text messages) from the ACLU and its state affiliates at the number I provided above about ways to take action and support the ACLU organizations. Message & Data Rates May Apply. Text STOP to quit. Privacy Statement

[The Form Label field is hidden on ACLU message action forms]

Your Message

Subject Choose Community Safety and Stability

Message Body

Sincerely,

[First Name] [Last Name]

Your Information

All data you enter here will be shared with the message recipient along with your message, per our privacy statement.

Salutation *

(required by some officials)

ABOUT HONORIFIC TITLES

Many public officials use "web mail forms" that this system will send your message to, so you don't have to visit their web sites to communicate with them. The systems that some of these officials use requires that the honorific field be used (Mr., Mrs., Miss, etc.).

Unfortunately, we do not have control of which honorific titles are presented as options. We must adhere to what the officials are using in order for your message to be delivered.

Alternate salutation *

Most elected officials’ constituent email systems accept a very limited set of salutations. Please select the one you would most prefer.

First name *

Last name *

E-mail address *

Address *

Address line 2

City *

State *

Zip code *

Phone *

Show my name in a list of action takers.

Sign me up for ACLU emails so I can stay informed and take action to protect people's rights.

Leave this field blank

Congress: Stop the Attacks on Community Safety

Most recent signers:

Context:

The recipients:

Review Message

Send Message

Recent participants

DEMOCRACY

JUSTICE

LIBERTY

Congress: Stop the Attacks on Community Safety

Most recent signers:

Context:

The recipients:

Review Message

Send Message

Recent participants