Stop prosecuting journalist who exposed antisemitism

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The Department of Justice has filed a new indictment against journalist Tim Burke for exposing antisemitism by Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, after the original case was largely dismissed. Tell legislators to speak up against Burke’s prosecution.

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Dear Member of Congress,

I’m writing to urge you to speak out against the Department of Justice’s continued prosecution of Tim Burke, a journalist whose reporting has helped expose antisemitism.

Burke was indicted by the Department of Justice under former President Joe Biden after Burke exposed an antisemitic rant by superstar musician Ye, formerly known as Kanye West.

The Biden DOJ charged Burke with violations of federal computer fraud and wiretapping laws for his reporting. A Trump-appointed judge dismissed the wiretapping charges, explaining that the government’s legal theory is so broad it could criminalize all kinds of routine digital journalism — including merely listening to a publicly broadcast livestream.

But Trump’s DOJ reindicted Burke in October 2026 with conspiracy and computer fraud charges. It should have taken the opportunity to drop the misguided prosecution against Burke altogether.

I URGE YOU to ask the Department of Justice why it continues a Biden-era prosecution that tests the outer contours of internet law to punish a journalist who exposed antisemitism. The DOJ should drop the case against Burke immediately.

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