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House Bill H.R. 9495 Could Allow Trump to Target Nonprofits, Including Planned Parenthood, Faces Opposition from 130 Organizations

Nov 18, 2024, 02:29 PM

New legislation, specifically H.R. 9495, has been introduced in the House, which could enable the Trump administration to revoke the tax-exempt status of nonprofits. This bill has drawn significant opposition, with over 130 civil liberties organizations expressing concerns that it would allow any administration to target nonprofits without due process. Critics argue that this represents an expansion of executive power, with implications for organizations like Planned Parenthood. Proponents of the bill assert that it aims to investigate nonprofits allegedly abusing their status to fund terrorist organizations, a claim that has been met with skepticism regarding its potential misuse against various nonprofit entities.