Chris Van Hollen: “It is one designed to tell Americans that these social safety nets are not necessary because people choose these safety…”

Last night’s ruling from a federal judge made plain: the Administration’s efforts are in clear violation of Congressional intent.

We must hold them to this standard and hold a hearing to determine what the Department knows, as well as request the original report written by embassy staff on the status about these killings.

We ask that you pause any use of the SMART tool until we can better understand your decision-making, rollout process, and evaluation plan.

This should chill every American to the bone. When the rights of one are threatened, the rights of all are at risk.