Once you've identified your representatives, pick up the phone and call. You don't have to be perfect. Just be polite, clear, and direct. See the simple scripts below to guide you.
If you're calling a mayor, governor, or other executive official who can't introduce legislation, change “introduce” to “support the adoption of.”
Let us know how it goes. If you have questions or need help, reach out. And if you're active on social media, share that you took action and encourage others to do the same. Use the hashtag #StopTheTakeover and tag us on Instagram, Facebook, and Mastodon.
Hello, my name is [YOUR NAME], and I’m a constituent of [NAME OF OFFICIAL].
I’m calling to urge [him/her/them] to introduce and pass the Restore the Constitution Act in the [NAME OF LEGISLATIVE BODY].
The United States is in the midst of an authoritarian takeover. The federal executive has abandoned the Constitution—refusing to execute the laws of Congress, defying court orders, violating fundamental rights, and dismantling the protections our communities depend on.
The Restore the Constitution Act is how state and local governments can act now—by declaring the crisis, committing to defend their people, creating the structure for coordinated action, and beginning enforcement through a private right of action in state court.
If for any reason you aren't familiar with the Act, you can find the full text and more information at democratism.org. That’s D-E-M-O-C-R-A-T-I-S-M dot org.
You can also reach me at [YOUR PHONE NUMBER].
Thank you.
Hello, my name is [YOUR NAME], and I’m a constituent of [NAME OF OFFICIAL].
I’m calling to ask that [he/she/they] introduce and pass the Restore the Constitution Act in the [NAME OF LEGISLATIVE BODY].
The federal executive has abandoned the Constitution—refusing to execute the laws of Congress, defying court orders, and violating fundamental rights. The Act is the way for state and local governments to protect their people and uphold constitutional governance while the federal government fails to do so.
If the representative isn’t familiar with the Act, the full text and more information are available at democratism.org.
Thank you very much.
If you're comfortable, you can also ask:
“Does [REPRESENTATIVE] plan to introduce the Restore the Constitution Act?”
If you get a response, we’d love to hear about it. Let us know what they say.
Hello, my name is [YOUR NAME], and I’m one of your constituents.
I’m calling to urge you to introduce and pass the Restore the Constitution Act in the [NAME OF LEGISLATIVE BODY].
The federal executive has abandoned the Constitution—refusing to execute the laws of Congress, defying court orders, violating fundamental rights, and dismantling the institutions people rely on. State and local governments are now the only institutions still capable of protecting the people and upholding constitutional governance. The Act is the way to do it.
Do you support this Act? And do you plan to introduce or vote for it?
If the official is unfamiliar with the Act:
You can find the full text and more information at democratism.org. That’s D-E-M-O-C-R-A-T-I-S-M dot org.Thank you for your time, and for your commitment to public service.