The City Council members of Houston, TX are on the brink of voting for an amendment that would drastically limit the constitutional rights of its residents. The proposed amendment, championed by Mayor Whitmire, aims to restrict peaceful protests outside private residences, including the Mayor's own home. This move is viewed as a direct attack on our First Amendment rights, the freedom of assembly and protest.

History and courts have consistently upheld the right to protest as a form of free speech that is essential to our functioning democracy. There is a palpable fear that this proposed amendment is a grim forebearer of a creeping erosion of these rights. Also alarming is Mayor Whitmire's alleged complacency in genocide and his questionable honesty towards Houston city residents.

Given this, it's imperative for us to rally against this impending curtailment of our civil liberties. Encourage our City Council members to vote against this amendment. Stand up for the fundamental American ideal of freedom of speech. Defend the rights of Houstonians to stage peaceful protests. Please, sign this petition to make your voice heard.