Trump’s directive to send the U.S. military against foreign cartels is illegal, dangerous, and doomed to fail just as militarized drug wars have for decades. We need Rep. Greg Casar, as Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, to lead the fight by introducing legislation to block unauthorized military force, holding hearings to expose the dangers of border militarization, demanding full disclosure of all related orders, and rallying Congress to cut off funding for these reckless operations. Add your name to demand bold action now.
Dear Rep. Casar,
As Chair of the Progressive Caucus and as a Texas representative whose constituents will be directly impacted by any military escalation at the border, we urge you to stand firm against President Trump’s secretive directive authorizing military force against Latin American drug cartels.
This action bypasses Congress, violates international law, risks civilian lives, and threatens to turn a public health crisis into an open-ended military mission.
We ask that you:
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Lead the Progressive Caucus in introducing legislation to explicitly prohibit the president from using military force against cartels or other criminal groups without congressional authorization.
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Require the White House to disclose any directives related to military action against foreign non-state actors.
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Use your platform as a Texas representative to speak out against the militarization of the border and the risks this poses to border communities, immigrants, and binational cooperation.
You have shown strong leadership in opposing authoritarian overreach, now your leadership is needed to defend the rule of law and protect vulnerable communities here and abroad.