A new bill would give the Secretary of State the power to revoke or deny passports to U.S. citizens – not for crimes they've committed, but for what they say. This is a shocking attack on free speech, civil liberties, and the right to protest.
Sign the petition to demand Congress reject this dangerous bill before it sets a precedent that speech can be criminalized as "terrorism."
The bill claims to target terrorism, but its vague language about "material support" would allow officials to punish speech and activism they don't like. In fact, we've already seen this play out: a Turkish doctoral student had her visa revoked after writing a student op-ed. That in itself has set a horrifying precedent against visa holders. Now, that same unchecked power may apply to U.S. citizens' passports.
This bill has nothing to do with making America safer. It's about silencing dissent and expanding government power to punish people for their beliefs. If it passes, it could be used against journalists, student activists, or anyone who speaks out against government policy.
Sign now to tell Congress: reject this attempt to criminalize protest, block this assault on civil liberties, and protect the constitutional right to free speech.
