Stop Essayli. Protect Children. Defend Democracy.
Bill Essayli poses a clear and present danger to LGBTQ+ youth, the values of impartial justice, and democratic accountability. As a legislator and prosecutor, Essayli has consistently used his position to advance a far-right agenda—targeting LGBTQ+ youth, undermining voting rights, and siding with extremist actors. This effort is mobilizing Californians to stop his federal nomination and demand leadership that protects, not punishes, our communities.
Estimated number of Californian schoolchildren that Essayli would have ‘outed’ if his bill succeeded in the state legislature source: KQED
Backed by Californians Who Believe in Real Justice
Our campaign is supported by civil rights advocates, LGBTQ+ organizers, military veterans, legal experts, and thousands of concerned citizens. This growing coalition is united around a simple belief: people like Bill Essayli have no business occupying the US Attorney's office.
Join us in taking the four actions below:
Essayli’s Record Is a Warning Sign
This is about public safety, civil rights, and the future of our justice system. Bilal “Bill” Essayli has attacked LGBTQ+ families and youth through harmful policies and rhetoric, enabled violent misconduct by law enforcement, undermined voting access and democratic norms, and used prosecutorial discretion to punish political opponents. His nomination is a test of whether we will allow federal power to be wielded as a weapon against the very people it is meant to protect
The Movement to Block Essayli's Confirmation
We’re building momentum across California urging Senators Padilla and Schiff to take action to block Essayli’s nomination. We’re also launching a statewide postcard-writing effort, high-visibility rallies in Los Angeles and Riverside, and coordinated social media actions alongside paid digital ads targeting key constituencies. Join us and make your voice impossible to ignore.
What You Can Do
Take Four Small Actions to Make a Big Impact: Act Today!
Every voice counts. Sign the petition, attend a rally, or help spread the word. Together, we can stop this nomination—and send a message that justice isn’t for sale.
Email Senators Padilla and Schiff today. Urge them to block Bill Essayli’s nomination and defend Californians from partisan abuse, prosecutorial overreach, and threats to democracy.
Speak out in your local paper. Share why Essayli’s record—targeting LGBTQ+ youth, attacking voting rights—makes him unfit for federal office. Public pressure works.
Add your name to the growing chorus opposing Essayli’s nomination. We must stop the weaponization of justice before it becomes a permanent feature of government.
Make a quick call to demand action. Tell Padilla and Schiff: Bill Essayli endangers civil rights, targets communities, and cannot be trusted with federal power.
Let our voice be heard!
Who Are We
We Are California
We are LGBTQ+ families, teachers, veterans, students, civil rights advocates, and everyday Californians who believe in justice that protects—not punishes. We come from every corner of the state, united by one truth: Bill Essayli’s nomination threatens the people and principles we care about. Our voices are diverse, but our message is clear—California stands for fairness, dignity, and democracy. And we will not be silent.
This isn’t about politics—it’s about protecting our communities, our rights, and the rule of law. We can’t afford to stay silent.
Act Now for a Better World
The fight for justice needs all of us. Join the movement to block this dangerous nomination and show that Californians won’t back down when our rights are at risk.
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Welcome to Stop Essayli! We’re building a movement to defend justice, protect civil rights, and stop the abuse of prosecutorial power. Our courts must serve the people—not political agendas. Together, we can stop this dangerous nomination and stand up for democracy.