Rep. Jasmine Crockett: Stop Policing Words, Start Preventing Violence - CNN The Arena

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) joined CNN to respond to questions on free speech, political violence, and the misuse of DOJ and FBI priorities.

Crockett didn’t sugarcoat it: the First Amendment isn’t about protecting the speech you like — it’s about protecting all speech within constitutional bounds. She called out the DOJ for wasting resources on political agendas instead of stopping real threats, reminded viewers that authoritarianism thrives when truth-tellers are silenced, and made it clear that political violence is never acceptable, no matter where it comes from.

At a time when this administration bends the law for power while ignoring real dangers, Crockett put it plainly: defending democracy means defending rights, accountability, and safety for all Americans. - Aired on 09/16/2025.