Padilla, Markey, Merkley, Democratic Colleagues Sound Alarm on Homeland Security Proposal to Develop Biometric Smart Glasses
weaponize smart glasses and turn them into an authoritarian tool against anyone who speaks out against President Trump
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Padilla Statement on Trump’s Illegal Election Takeover Executive Order
unauthorized war abroad and an escalating authoritarian crackdown by ICE here at home, Trump is attempting another illegal
STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff Statement on U.S. Military Action in Iran
Iranian people protesting their own murderous and authoritarian government. However, President Trump had no authority under the Constitution
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Elected Officials, Community Leaders, Latino Advocates, Labor Unions Applaud Senator Padilla’s State of the Union Spanish Response
communities, and safeguard our multiracial democracy from authoritarian attacks.” Indivisible San Francisco:“We are pleased and proud
WATCH: Padilla Condemns Trump’s Destructive Misuse of the Military, Opposes Defense Policy Bill
alliances with democracies in the fight against authoritarianism, while supporting temporary, transactional alliances with countries willing to shower
Padilla, Blumenthal Introduce Bill to Provide Victims of Abuse by Federal Law Enforcement the Right to Sue
enforcement agencies for carrying out Trump’s authoritarian fever dream,” said Senator Wyden. “Federal law enforcement officers, like
NEWS: Sen. Schiff, Rep. Vargas Introduce Bill to Prevent Inexperienced Temporary Immigration Judge Appointments, Close Loopholes Exploited by Trump Administration
more moves straight out of an authoritarian’s playbook that jeopardize Americans’ civil rights—and its decision
WATCH: Padilla Walks Out of Sham Immigration Subcommittee Hearing on Attacks by the “Radical Left”
process every day as it carries out this authoritarian enforcement agenda, and instead has replaced it with
WATCH: On the Senate Floor, Sen. Schiff Backs Sen. Merkley’s Filibuster, Highlights Top 10 Warning Signs of Trump’s Tightening Authoritarian Grip
filibuster and call out Trump’s tightening authoritarian grip on our nation, highlighting the signs of American democracy … democracy, of the risk of an authoritarian regime taking hold in this country, are the attacks
WATCH: On the Senate Floor, Sen. Schiff Denounces Trump’s “Unquestioned Power” With His Unprecedented Threats to Invoke the Insurrection Act
that is the language we hear from authoritarians who use it to justify using the awesome power
NEWS: Schiff, Padilla, Illinois, Oregon Senators Warn Against Trump’s Illegal Deployments of National Guard Troops to Their States
their breaking point and moving us closer to authoritarianism with each dangerous and unacceptable escalation of his campaign
Padilla, Schiff, Illinois, Oregon Senators Warn Against Trump’s Illegal Deployments of National Guard Troops to Their States
their breaking point and moving us closer to authoritarianism with each dangerous and unacceptable escalation of his campaign
WATCH: Sen. Schiff Delivers Major Speech on Upholding Democracy
accountability reforms to challenge the administration’s increasingly authoritarian actions. Watch his full speechHERE. Download remarksHERE. Read … single event pinpoints America’s descent into authoritarianism. But there are moments that crystallize the nature
NEWS: Sen. Schiff Reintroduces His Landmark Proposal to Protect Democracy, Close Legal Loopholes Enabling Widespread Abuses of Presidential Power
Democracy Actoffers an alternative path forward that rejects authoritarianism and reaffirms the core principles that make our government
Padilla Supports Legislation to Grant D.C. Officials Full Control Over Its National Guard, Police
said Senator Padilla. “Now, he’s taking his authoritarian playbook to our nation’s capital, escalating tensions … capital. As he looks to extend his authoritarian control over D.C., it is urgent that
Padilla, Schiff, Markey Decry Homeland Security’s Surveillance of Angelenos, Violation of Privacy and First Amendment Rights
Noem, the Senators likened DHS’ aerial surveillance to authoritarian regimes controlling dissent and warned of the risks … wrote the Senators. “That fear is not theoretical. Authoritarian regimes already use facial recognition to track down dissidents
ICYMI: NY Times Opinion: “Senator Padilla: The Trump Administration Handcuffed Me, but I Refuse to Stay Silent”
nothing. Even as I’ve seen the authoritarian instincts of this administration up close, I know America
NEWS: Sen. Schiff Joins Sens. Blumenthal and Padilla to Introduce Legislation to Limit Unchecked Presidential Authority Under the Insurrection Act
stand up to President Trump’s creeping authoritarianism.” “Americans believe deeply that our military should be used
Padilla, Schiff, Blumenthal Introduce Legislation to Limit Unchecked Presidential Authority Under the Insurrection Act
stand up to President Trump’s creeping authoritarianism.” “Americans believe deeply that our military should be used
WATCH: Padilla Delivers Floor Speech Following His Forcible Removal From DHS Press Conference
justify his undemocratic crackdowns and his authoritarian power grabs. That’s the reason why even while the vast
Padilla, Van Hollen, Kaine Introduce Legislation to Sanction Salvadoran Officials for Human Rights Abuses, Collusion with Trump Administration in Violation of Constitutional Rights
push for change and hold authoritarian actors accountable; as El Salvador’s political and human rights crisis deepens
NEWS: Sen. Schiff Joins Rep. Robert Garcia in Leading Reps. Takano, Magaziner, Frost, Ansari, and Dexter to Demand Wellness Check and Release of Andry José Hernández Romero
sexual orientation and opposition to Venezuela’s authoritarian government. As an asylum seeker, he went through the process
NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Durbin Call on Trump Administration to Abandon Debilitating Budget Cuts to State Department That Would Imperil U.S. National Security, Global Leadership
ability to spread democracy and freedom, to oppose authoritarianism, expand economic opportunities, and to buy goodwill across … ability to spread democracy and freedom, to oppose authoritarianism, expand economic opportunities, and to buy goodwill across
WATCH: Sen. Schiff Warns of Trump Administration’s Failure to Uphold the Rule of Law in Opening Remarks at Bicameral Spotlight Hearing
press, even businesses. And over time, the emerging authoritarianism would swallow what remained of the rule
WATCH: On Senate Floor, Sen. Schiff Criticizes Republican Senators for Supporting Kash Patel as FBI Director
moments you remember. The concessions to a wannabe authoritarian that you were willing to entertain. The lines