CISA Director Jen Easterly is facing criticism from Rep. Jim Jordan for dodging congressional inquiries about the agency’s involvement in censoring election-related speech. According to a letter obtained by The Federalist, Easterly has avoided addressing these questions on four different occasions.

Jordan asserts that under Easterly’s direction, CISA is reportedly working with Democratic-led states to suppress speech labeled as “misinformation” as the 2024 presidential election approaches. He cites Pennsylvania’s “Election Threats Task Force” as a prime example of this collaboration.

Although Easterly was invited to testify at a hearing in July 2024, she claimed a prior commitment. When the committee offered alternative dates for her appearance, she reportedly did not respond with any available options, prompting Jordan to demand a prompt interview.

Additionally, the letter underscores an outstanding congressional subpoena that compels CISA to release communications related to its content moderation efforts. Jordan has previously expressed frustration over CISA’s limited compliance with this request, indicating a lack of transparency.

CISA’s approach to labeling certain speech as “disinformation” has come under fire, particularly in light of past incidents during the 2020 election when posts about mail-in voting were flagged for censorship. Critics argue that this behavior undermines the public’s ability to engage in meaningful discussions about electoral integrity.

As the situation unfolds, the need for accountability within CISA remains paramount, especially given the agency’s significant role in shaping narratives around elections.