On July 8, 2025, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) led a coalition of civil society organizations in sending a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee. The letter expressed concerns about the NO FAKES Act. Joining CDT were groups such as the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Copia Institute, Defending Rights & Dissent, Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), Fight for the Future, Organization for Transformative Works, Public Knowledge, and Woodhull Freedom Foundation.
The coalition's primary concern with the bill is its notice-and-stay-down system. According to these organizations, this system does not adequately consider users' constitutional rights. They argue that "as written, the bill would threaten user privacy and risk the censorship of constitutionally-protected expression," which includes forms like parody, satire, and critical commentary on elected officials.
Additionally, they highlight potential risks associated with the legislation’s new digital replication right. This aspect could lead to "the exploitation of adults and children who could find themselves separated from power over their own likeness for up to a decade without appropriate safeguards to prevent abuse."
In response to these issues, the letter calls on the Senate Judiciary Committee to review existing state and federal laws that already offer protection for performers and individuals. It suggests pursuing narrowly tailored solutions that address any identified gaps in current legislation.