SPEECH - Democratic Senators Introduce "No Political Enemies" Act To Protect Free Speech

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 18: (SPEECH) Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) says 'The using of the tragic death of Charlie Kirk as an excuse to supercharge the political witch hunt against critics is abhorrent' as he is joined by (L-R) Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX), Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA), Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT), Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN), Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) while introducing the No Political Enemies Act during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on September 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. The legislation is aimed at pushing back against the Trump Administration's threats to the First Amendment's free speech protections in the wake of the assassination of conservative activist and Turning Points USA founder Charlie Kirk. (Footage by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)