Senate: Hold Trump's Cabinet Picks to Account.

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We deserve straight answers on cabinet appointments that could pose a serious risk to our civil rights and civil liberties. Fox News Channel host Pete Hegseth is Trump's choice for secretary of defense. He has criticized women serving in combat roles, criticized efforts to combat discrimination in the military, supported pardoning members of the military charged or convicted of war crimes, and more.

As a matter of policy the ACLU does not endorse or oppose nominees for cabinet-level positions – but we do examine and publicize nominees' civil liberties and civil rights records. That is why during Hegseth's confirmation hearing in the Senate, we want to make sure his record is fully weighed and considered at all times. Join us by urging your Senators to ask Pete Hegseth the critical questions.

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I am writing to ask that you perform your due diligence by thoroughly questioning Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth during his confirmation hearing on January 14 – especially given his long history of extremely concerning views on a variety of civil liberties and civil rights issues related to the military and U.S. national security policy.

During his confirmation hearing, please ask Pete Hegseth the following questions to ensure he is prepared to uphold the responsibilities of the U.S. Constitution:

- Will you pledge not to deploy the military to intimidate or use force against protesters in American cities? Will you pledge not to deploy troops to carry out civilian law enforcement functions on American soil, which could place them at risk of violating criminal law?

- In 2015, 78 Senators voted to ensure that this country never again engages in torture. Do you agree to support and adhere to that bipartisan pledge?

- Will you ensure that the Defense Department conforms to the checks and balances enshrined in the Constitution and acts only as authorized by Congress, as well as international humanitarian law?

- Will you support LGBTQ service members continuing to serve in the military, and also provide health care, including reproductive health care and gender-affirming care, for all eligible service members and their families?

- Will you commit now to continue all of the Department’s current policies and practices that support women serving in combat and in combat positions?

I respectfully ask you to uphold your duties to the American people and ensure that Pete Hegseth will respect the rights of every person.

Sincerely,

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