Dear [Name],
Since the terrible terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the USA PATRIOT Act and related administrative law and policy have taken a strong hold on our country and our campus. These policies have eroded the checks and balances of our government used to protect students and faculty on American campuses. They threaten academic freedom, not only impacting our academic studies but our political and religious organizations, art activities, and our day-to-day living.
In response to these concerns, the [your coalition] has been formed. The coalition works to defend campus diversity and the ability of our campus community to speak, act, associate, assemble, and maintain personal privacy without fear of government surveillance or reprisal. Right now, our efforts are focused on passing a [Student Government] resolution making our campus a civil liberties safe zone.
To make this coalition truly effective and powerful, we need the support of [who you are sending the letter to]. Your influence and involvement will send a strong message to the community that our campus will not stand for the violation of our rights and freedoms. We ask you to support our efforts by speaking at our events; allowing us to come to one of your meeting to describe our coalition, answer questions, and sign up additional supporters; and helping us to petition and outreach to other organizations.
For more information on threats to civil liberties, and the national grassroots movement to defend the Bill of Rights, visit www.bordc.org. If you have any additional questions, or if you would like to meet to discuss how you can work with [your coalition], please let me know.
Best regards,
[Your name]