Alabama Delegation Demanding Answers from AG Garland, Department of Justice

Press Release

In response to the Department of Justice's overreaching subpoena of Eagle Forum of Alabama regarding their advocacy for state level legislation to protect vulnerable children, Congressman Robert Aderholt joined a letter initiated by Rep. Gary Palmer (AL-06), to Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding answers for his department's actions.

Quotes from the delegation:

Rep. Robert Aderholt (AL-04)

"I am deeply concerned with the news that President Biden's Department of Justice has subpoenaed Eagle Forum of Alabama, a non-profit organization, to turn over its communications related to the development of legislative text. As Americans, we are protected by the First Amendment with the right to petition the government. This action by the U.S. Government is a blatant attempt to intimidate citizens from participating in the legislative process. It is vitally important that we hear from the Department of Justice about why they took this action and get an explanation for this violation."

Rep. Gary Palmer (AL-06) -- Chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee

"Eagle Forum of Alabama is an outstanding organization that represents the values of thousands of Alabamians. To have their first amendment rights infringed upon by the Department of Justice is disrespectful to our Constitution," said Rep. Gary Palmer. "Constitutional protections should not be dictated by the political views of individuals in the White House or their appointees. Attorney General Merrick Garland owes an explanation for the motives behind this aggressive action against an organization simply petitioning the government on an issue important to them."

Rep. Jerry Carl (AL-01)

"The Department of Justice's decision to target the Eagle Forum of Alabama is nothing more than a partisan attack against a conservative organization simply because of their political views. I'm proud to join my colleagues in this effort demanding answers from Attorney General Merrick Garland as to why the DOJ is attacking private citizens for exercising their First Amendment rights."

Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02)

"The Biden administration has shown time and again its eagerness to weaponize the executive branch against law-abiding Americans, and the DOJ's subpoena of Eagle Forum of Alabama is only the latest egregious example. The Biden administration must explain its actions and stop abusing its authority in such an un-American and partisan manner."

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