Condemning attempts to use Federal regulatory power or litigation to suppress lawful speech, particularly speech critical of a political party or the President of the United States, and warning against the rise of authoritarianism.

This resolution condemns the use of federal regulatory power and litigation to suppress lawful speech, particularly criticism of political leaders or parties. It specifically addresses concerns about the Trump Administration allegedly using the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and legal threats to silence media critics, citing the case of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel being taken off air after FCC Chair Brendan Carr allegedly threatened action against ABC/Disney. The resolution warns that such tactics mirror authoritarian regimes and threaten democratic freedoms, while reaffirming Congress's commitment to First Amendment protections for free speech and press freedom.