It's not actually about proving a first amendment violation. What the Republicans want to do with this Committee... is they want to chill the government from actually interacting with the private companies as we come on an election in November 2024.
Swalwell argues that Republican actions aim to limit government interaction with private companies ahead of elections.
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Director Pulte has combed through private records of political opponents. To silence them.
After taking office, he wasted little time in following through on those threats.
There’s a reason the First Amendment — the freedom of speech — comes before all others.
Pulte has abused his position by scouring databases at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac — two government-sponsored enterprises — for the private mortgage records of several prominent Democrats.
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