TELL CONGRESS: Trump, Stephen Miller, and Ted Cruz are trying to end dissent and
criminalize free speech. Cruz is pushing a dangerous anti-protest bill
that would punish organizations that supported the No Kings rallies and
increase the risk for anyone speaking out against the Trump regime. Sign the petition: Block Ted Cruz’s bill to criminalize protests!
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Ted Cruz and Trump’s MAGA loyalists in Congress are pushing a bill Cruz
says would criminalize organizations that support protests against Trump,
like the recent No Kings rallies.^1
Trump and Stephen Miller are mobilizing the Department of Justice,
Department of Homeland Security, and FBI to target organizations and
people opposing their authoritarian takeover.^2 Cruz’s bill, endorsed by
Kash Patel, would help the Trump admin round up political opponents and
prosecute them.^3
This dangerous bill (the “Stop FUNDERs Act”) is a threat to anyone who
shows up to protests or even expresses a dissenting opinion. Congress must
stop this unconstitutional attack on the First Amendment and prevent MAGA
officials from criminalizing protest.
[ [link removed] ]Sign the petition: Stop Ted Cruz’s bill to criminalize protest and
dissent. Protect our First Amendment rights now!
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Trump has already demanded that Pam Bondi use the federal Racketeer
Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) to prosecute his political
opponents, and Cruz’s bill would give Congressional approval for this
attack on free speech.^4
“By branding protest as a criminal activity, this bill threatens to
intimidate people from engaging in peaceful, lawful advocacy and puts
everyday Americans at risk of being dragged into sprawling
investigations,” said Americans Against Government Censorship.^5
In response to Cruz’s bill and Trump’s attacks, journalist Mehdi Hassan
said, “They want to ban protests. They want to kill the First
Amendment.”^6
Trump’s DOJ lackeys have secured indictments against Letitia James and
James Comey. His admin is charging protesters as terrorists. Congress must
stand up to Trump’s authoritarianism, and oppose legislation that allows
the White House to weaponize law enforcement against the people.
[ [link removed] ]Sign the petition: Oppose Cruz’s dangerous “Stop FUNDERs Act.” Thanks for taking action,
Joey and the Demand Progress team
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Sources:
1. Common Dreams, "Ted Cruz Says His Bill Will Allow DOJ to ‘Prosecute’
Those Who Fund No Kings Protests, Which Have Been Overwhelmingly
Peaceful,” [ [link removed] ]October 16, 2025.
2. Reuters, "Trump’s war on the left: Inside the plan to investigate
liberal groups,” [ [link removed] ]October 9, 2025.
3. People For, "Heritage Action Cites ‘Marxist Occupation of Our Streets’
to Support Cruz Bill Targeting Progressives,” [ [link removed] ]October 27, 2025.
4. Ibid.
5. Ibid.
6. Common Dreams, "Ted Cruz Says His Bill Will Allow DOJ to ‘Prosecute’
Those Who Fund No Kings Protests, Which Have Been Overwhelmingly
Peaceful,” [ [link removed] ]October 16, 2025.
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