League of Women Voters urge Congress to restore stability, curb President Trump
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The League of Women Voters is urging Congress to “exercise your authority” as a check on President Trump, in order to “restore stability to the country.”
The league’s 50 state chapters, and its Washington, D.C. chapter, signed a letter to Congressional leadership of both political parties, saying Trump is overstepping his authority as president.
Congress must “protect the rule of law, defend the Constitution, and end the overreach by the executive branch,” the letter reads.
Trump’s actions, the league says, are “undoubtedly causing harm to millions of Americans.” The league says people speaking out against Trump’s actions include people who voted for him.
The letter cites Trump’s use of executive powers, including his order to end birthright citizenship and pause the distribution of funds appropriated by Congress.
“Congress has the power of oversight but has yet to utilize its powers of checks and balances given to it by the US Constitution,” the letter reads. “This is unacceptable.”
The Feb. 14 letter was addressed to Senate Majority Leader Sen. John Thune (R-SD), Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), House Majority leader and Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA), and Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY).
The executive order to end birthright citizenship has been challenged in federal courts in suits filed by state attorneys general and by civil rights advocacy groups on Constitutional grounds. At least four federal judges have blocked the order from going into effect.
The letter also cites what it says is Trump’s improper removal of inspectors general. The administration fired 17 inspectors general without providing the 30-day notice to Congress required by federal law.
And the letter raises concern with the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. DOGE appears to be directed by Elon Musk, though the White House said in a court filing that Musk is neither the administrator nor an employee of DOGE and has not received the required Senate confirmation to hold a leadership role in the administration. Musk was, however, invited to a recent Cabinet Meeting to speak on behalf of DOGE.
The League writes that it would like to meet with Congressional leadership to further discuss its concerns.
