Chris Van Hollen: “There is an ongoing threat and attack on the basic laws that provide for minority small businesses in response to…”

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

We must not forget that a federal judge has already made clear what we have long known: the Trump Administration’s Department of Justice is engaged in a vindictive prosecution against Kilmar.

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

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