WHEREAS, the Libertarian Party of Illinois unwaveringly defends digital privacy as a cornerstone of individual liberty in the digital era;
WHEREAS, decentralization empowers individuals, drives innovation, and limits overreach by centralized authorities;
WHEREAS, cryptocurrencies represent a vital expression of free markets, technological progress, and personal sovereignty;
WHEREAS, policies like Operation Chokepoint 2.0 under the Biden administration have unfairly targeted the cryptocurrency sector, stifling innovation and undermining economic freedom;
WHEREAS, President Donald J. Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance have pledged to end Operation Chokepoint and reduce regulatory attacks on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, aligning with libertarian principles of minimal government interference;
WHEREAS, the prosecutions of individuals like Roman Storm, Roger Ver, and others as wells as the imprisonment of Ian Freeman constitute unjust government overreach, punishing innovation and consensual transactions;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Libertarian Party of Illinois urges the Trump administration to:
Immediately dismiss charges against Roman Storm, Roger Ver, and others targeted for their cryptocurrency activities;
Secure the release of Ian Freeman from federal prison, recognizing his detention as a violation of individual liberty;
Honor its commitment to end Operation Chokepoint and eliminate policies that weaponize financial systems against the cryptocurrency industry;
Protect digital privacy, decentralization, and innovation by ensuring individuals and businesses in the cryptocurrency space can operate without unjust government interference.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Libertarian Party of Illinois calls on its members and supporters to promote these principles at all levels of government, advocating for a future where technological freedom and individual liberty thrive.
