Georgia Republicans Push Bill to Strip DSA of Party Rights

In the House, Reps. Rich McCormick and Clay Fuller are sponsoring a measure that would treat the Democratic Socialists of America like the Communist Party under the 1954 Communist Control Act, stripping it of normal party rights. Fuller argued the DSA wants to eliminate fundamental American institutions, referencing the co-chair's calls to abolish the Senate, presidency, Supreme Court, ICE, borders, and to defund the Pentagon.

The initiative comes after a poll indicated that a large majority of Americans under 30 view socialism favorably, fueling the rise of DSA-aligned candidates. Earlier this year, other Republican lawmakers pursued efforts to revoke the DSA's nonprofit status, citing a controversial trip to Cuba and alleged ties to the Cuban military conglomerate GAESA. While the DSA has not responded, the bill reflects growing legislative pushback against the organization.