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Senator Elissa Slotkin, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Michigan's 7th district, shared her opinions on various national issues over social media. Her statements addressed perceived threats to the legal system and introduced new legislation focused on trade restrictions.

On April 9, 2025, Slotkin voiced her concerns regarding governmental practices, stating, "You can’t just detain the people you don't agree with. That’s not how our democracy works. Everyone in our country has a fundamental right to representation in court, and this Admin. is attacking lawyers and the legal profession for simply doing their job." This tweet underscores her defense of legal representation rights and critiques the current administration's stance.

Following this, on April 10, 2025, Slotkin announced the introduction of her first bill in the U.S. Senate. She declared on social media, "Today I introduced my first bill in the U.S. Senate, and its to ban Chinese vehicles in the U.S. market. Learn more here: https://t.co/YUWrLD7lPJ" The proposal reflects her focus on trade regulations concerning foreign vehicles.

In a subsequent tweet on the same day, she elaborated on the bill's intent, stating, "Today I introduced my first official bill as a U.S. Senator. It will ban Chinese vehicles from entering the U.S. and ban Chinese parts that transmit Americans' personal data back to Beijing." This reveals the national security angle of the proposed legislation, aiming to protect American consumer data.

Slotkin, a New York native, has been active in political circles since succeeding Mike Bishop in 2019 in representing Michigan’s 7th district. She holds a BA from Cornell University and currently resides in Lansing.