A bill nicknamed the “nonprofit killer” is barreling toward a vote in the House, and its implications are chilling.
H.R. 9495, backed by House Republicans, would let President-elect Donald Trump revoke the tax-exempt status of nonprofits deemed “terrorist-supporting” by the Treasury Department without due process.
While the bill, known as the “Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act,” claims to target terrorism, many civil rights advocates warn this measure could silence groups fighting for justice, including those advocating for racial equity, Palestinian rights, and press freedoms.
Critics, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), say it’s a dangerous overreach. If passed, the bill risks stifling free speech and dismantling protections for civil society.
With a vote expected Thursday, the clock is ticking for lawmakers to decide whether they’ll protect democracy or enable its suppression.
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