Technology, Surveillance & AI

Technology has the power to transform lives, but without accountability and regulation, it can also be weaponized against the people it claims to serve. From facial recognition tracking protestors to legislation that halts AI oversight entirely, bad actors are using technology to consolidate power. These letters focus on the urgent need to regulate AI responsibly and protect our civil liberties in a digital age.

• Oppose Expanding Facial Recognition and Protest Surveillance

  Published: June 1, 2025

  Issue: Michigan lawmakers and law enforcement are expanding the use of facial recognition and surveillance at protests.
  What’s at Risk: These tools are disproportionately used to target Black and brown communities, activists, and marginalized groups.
  Action: Urge your state legislators to limit surveillance technology and protect the right to protest without fear of being tracked.

  
  Who to Send This Letter To: Your Michigan State Representative and Michigan State Senator

• Oppose the AI Regulation Moratorium in the One Big Beautiful Bill (H.R.1)

  Published: June 1, 2025

  (Big Beautiful Billshit)

  Issue: H.R.1 includes a provision that bans federal agencies from regulating AI for the next five years.
  What’s at Risk: With no oversight, corporations could roll out unchecked AI technologies with serious bias, safety, and privacy concerns.
  Action: Tell Congress to remove the AI moratorium and support responsible oversight that protects people before profit.
  

  Who to Send This Letter To: Your U.S. Senators and U.S. House Representative

• Oppose Palantir-Facilitated Federal Surveillance Database

  Issue: A private defense contractor has been granted control of a centralized federal database compiling sensitive personal data across agencies.
  What’s at Risk? Civil liberties and privacy rights are at risk from potential misuse of government surveillance tools.
  Action: Urge Congress to investigate the Palantir contract, block additional funding, and uphold data privacy laws.
  Who to Send This Letter To: Your U.S. Senators and U.S. House Representative

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Mail These Letters To: (Ferndale, MI)

U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D – Junior Senator)
The Honorable Elissa Slotkin
825B Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510

U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D – Senior Senator)
The Honorable Gary Peters
724 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510

U.S. Representative Haley Stevens (MI-11)
The Honorable Haley Stevens
2411 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515

State Representative Helena Scott (HD-8)
The Honorable Helena Scott
Michigan House of Representatives
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514

State Senator Mallory McMorrow (SD-8)
The Honorable Mallory McMorrow
Michigan Senate
P.O. Box 30036
Lansing, MI 48909-7536

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