The House Judiciary Committee recently released a report stating that there is no legitimate basis for the Biden administration to target parents at school board meetings. The report comes after the National School Boards Association (NSBA) sent a letter to the White House requesting federal intervention to address what they called threats and acts of violence against school officials. The NSBA's letter sparked controversy and criticism from parents and conservative groups who argued that the association was trying to silence dissent and label concerned parents as domestic terrorists. The House Judiciary Committee's report seems to support this view, stating that the NSBA's letter appears to have been based on anecdotal evidence and media reports rather than actual data. The report also notes that the Department of Justice's (DOJ) decision to create a task force to address threats against school officials is unnecessary and potentially harmful. The DOJ's task force has been criticized for its vague and broad definition of what constitutes a threat, which some fear could be used to target peaceful protesters and parents exercising their First Amendment rights. The House Judiciary Committee's report concludes that the Biden administration's actions are inconsistent with the principles of free speech and open debate and could have a chilling effect on parents' participation in school board meetings. The report recommends that the administration reconsider its approach and focus on addressing legitimate concerns raised by parents rather than targeting them as potential threats. The report has been welcomed by conservative groups and parents who have been vocal in their opposition to the NSBA's letter and the DOJ's task force. Some have called for the NSBA to retract its letter and apologize to parents for its overreach. The House Judiciary Committee's report is a reminder of the importance of protecting free speech and open debate, even when it may be uncomfortable or unpopular. It is also a reminder that government officials should be held accountable for their actions and decisions, especially when they may infringe on the rights of citizens. As the report notes, the government's role is not to silence dissent, but to facilitate it.