Another elected official arrested

Pamela, news just broke of another major overreach by Kristi Noem's Department of Homeland Security. Masked ICE agents have arrested New York City Comptroller Brad Lander after he asked to see a warrant for their arrest of one of his constituents. [1] Common Cause New York is investigating and reviewing potential responses, but here's something we already know: this will keep happening unless leaders across the political spectrum find the courage to condemn it. Will you add your name to demand action today? Tell Congress: we won't let our country become a dictatorship where people get abducted from their families, peaceful protestors get violently suppressed, and politicians like Donald Trump can silence anyone in their way. SIGN THE PETITION Sign the Petition: America isn't a dictatorship, and we won't let Donald Trump turn us into one. Speak out NOW >> Pamela, federal agents just assaulted and handcuffed a sitting U.S. Senator. Here's what we know so far: Sen. Alex Padilla of California had questions about Trump's crackdown on his constituents in Los Angeles. So he went to Secretary Kristi Noem's press conference to ask them. In response, he was violently shoved to the ground face-down, handcuffed, and detained. [2] We're closely following this story – as well as what is happening in Los Angeles – but this is a moment where every American needs to make a clear choice: do we want to be a nation of laws, or are we governed by the whims of one man? Join us to tell Congress: We stand with Senator Padilla and urge every single one of you to speak out against Trump's abuses with the same urgency >> SIGN THE PETITION Ever since Trump took office, Common Cause has been calling on Congress to boldly speak up for our rights. Sen. Padilla just did that – and now this administration is lashing out and trying to make an example out of him. This should go without saying, but we'll say it anyway: if a United States Senator can be treated like this, none of us are truly safe. Trump has spent all week, and all year, pushing the boundaries. He's throwing the full force and weight of our government against people who peacefully oppose him, and brazenly violating our nation's laws in pursuit of absolute power. Government silencing its critics. Soldiers patrolling our streets. People getting snatched away from their families. None of this is supposed to happen in a democracy. They're the actions of a tyrant, and the only way we'll keep our country from descending into dictatorship is if we speak out loudly and clearly with one voice. Add your name today: I stand with Sen. Padilla and condemn President Trump's abuse of power to stifle our right to free speech >> Thanks for all you do, The team at Common Cause [1] https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/17/nyregion/brad-lander-immigration-ice.html [2] https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/12/california-sen-alex-padilla-handcuffed-at-noem-presser-00403253 Common Cause is a leader in fights that matter at the local, state, and national level. Your support helps us fight special interests, hold elected officials accountable, and build a better democracy for all Americans. DONATE Interested in volunteering with our Action Team? Sign up here. 805 15th Street, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20005 202.833.1200 https://commoncause.org Common Cause's work to defend and strengthen our democracy is powered by members like you. You can use this link to unsubscribe or let us know you'd like to receive fewer emails from us.

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