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Senator Eric Schmitt, a U.S. Senator from Missouri, posted a series of tweets on September 30, 2025, criticizing the Community Justice Action Fund (CJAF) for its positions on policing and immigration enforcement.

In one tweet, Schmitt referenced a letter by CJAF titled "Police Violence is Gun Violence," quoting: "We must divest from aggressive policing..." He also cited other excerpts from the same letter: "Public health approaches must be prioritized over policing..." and "An anti-racist approach must always be a part of policymaking and advocacy on gun violence..." The post was made on September 30, 2025.

In another tweet posted the same day, Schmitt pointed to an op-ed co-authored in 2019 by CJAF's founder and another senior advisor. He quoted their statement: “In this critical moment, we’re finally saying firmly…that we must divest in policing.”

A third tweet addressed accusations made by CJAF against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Schmitt wrote: "CJAF has levied a long line of deranged accusations against ICE—like the one below, from the same 2019 statement. This is the precise kind of rhetoric that drives extremist violence against ICE."

The Community Justice Action Fund is an organization focused on addressing gun violence through community-based solutions and policy advocacy. Its leadership has previously called for reducing investments in traditional law enforcement in favor of public health strategies to address violence.

Senator Eric Schmitt has been vocal about his support for law enforcement agencies such as ICE and local police departments. His recent posts reflect ongoing debates in the United States regarding police reform, funding priorities, and public safety policies.