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Hillary Scholten raises concerns over CIA practices and advocates for civil rights

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Hillary Scholten U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 3rd district | Facebook Website

Hillary Scholten U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 3rd district | Facebook Website

Congresswoman Hillary Scholten, representing Michigan's 3rd District, has recently expressed her concerns and initiatives through a series of tweets. Elected in 2023, Scholten is actively engaging with issues ranging from national security to civil rights and agricultural policies.

On February 5, 2025, Scholten raised concerns about the CIA sharing officer names in unclassified settings. She questioned the Republicans' actions regarding this matter, emphasizing potential risks to national security: "Name one justifiable reason for the CIA to be sharing the names of officers in an unclassified setting like this? Actions like this could get people killed and compromise our national security. What are Republicans doing about this?"

Later that day, Scholten highlighted her discussion with Loren Khogali, Executive Director of ACLU of Michigan. The conversation focused on protecting West Michiganders' rights amidst a tumultuous political environment: "I spoke with @ACLUofMichigan Executive Director Loren Khogali today about continued efforts to ensure West Michiganders’ rights are being protected—crucial work in our current chaotic political landscape. Thank you to everyone at the ACLU for the work you do to defend civil…"

On February 6, 2025, Scholten underscored her commitment to supporting Michigan's agricultural community by working against harmful policies and fostering growth opportunities: "MI-03 is proud to be home to a robust agricultural community, and I’m working hard to protect our farmers from harmful policies while supporting their growth. Great to meet with members of the Michigan Agri-Business Association to ensure our partners in ag have what they need to…"

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