I never imagined I'd be targeted by my own government for expressing myself online, but here I am—a TikTok creator, being questioned by the FBI. It's unsettling and outright absurd. They're prying into my interactions with certain users, under the guise of national security, simply because I've connected with hundreds of people online. This isn’t just about me; it's about anyone who values freedom of speech in this digital age.

Social media is our modern-day public square, a place where ideas flow freely, where debates spark change, and where people connect from across the globe. Yet, it's becoming a chilling landscape, patrolled and curtailed by overreaching investigations. Why should we tolerate being scrutinized like criminals, just for holding conversations and expressing thoughts on platforms like TikTok?

It is crucial that we hold our government accountable to the First Amendment. Yes, safety is important, but it must not come at the cost of our fundamental freedoms. Consider the slippery slope we’re on if expressing opinions online is seen as suspicious. This is not how a free democracy operates.

We must demand clear boundaries for government surveillance and investigations involving digital communications. We need to ensure transparency in how these investigations occur and guarantee our constitutional rights are preserved across all platforms.

Join me in urging Congress to establish strong protections for our First Amendment rights online. Let’s make sure freedom of speech isn’t compromised in the name of security. Sign this petition to preserve our right to speak freely without fear of surveillance.