MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) – The League of Women Voters sent letters to the region’s congressional representatives Tuesday, urging them to intervene against what they call illegal actions by the Trump administration. The group argues that dismantling the Department of Education and attempting to en d birthright citizenship violate the law. Fox Cities Performing Arts Center unveils 2025-26 season with Broadway premieres and diverse cultural experiences “Federal government agencies, created by Congress, cannot be dismantled without the consent of Congress,” said Linda Bejella, League of Women Voters Appleton-Fox Cities president. “Money appropriated by Congress cannot be unilaterally paused or impounded by the executive. We demand that our congressional representatives—Democrats, Republicans, and independents—honor their oaths and protect us, their constituents, from this breathtaking power grab by the executive branch.” Rep. Tony Wied responded to the criticism, saying, “The people of Wisconsin’s 8th District elected me and President Trump to implement an America First agenda, and that’s exactly what we are doing. President Trump has made it clear that he will do everything possible to eliminate waste in the United States government, and Congress is working right alongside him.” ...read more read less