Controversial Bill Faces Backlash for Threatening Free Speech and Non-Profits

The ACLU is raising concerns over the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, which the House is set to vote on. The bill could allow the Trump administration to shut down tax-exempt organizations without due process, affecting nonprofits, universities, and news outlets. Despite previous opposition, the bill now requires only a simple majority to pass. The ACLU, along with over 180 organizations, argues that the bill could be abused to silence dissent and target vulnerable groups. The bill combines controversial measures with non-controversial tax relief for unjustly imprisoned Americans.