The big picture: Independent information is already becoming harder to get in Russia, with the country having cut off or reduced access to Facebook, Twitter and other major sources of information.

What they’re saying: In the letter, the groups say they “deplore Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,” condemn “the grave violations committed by Russian forces there” and “applaud strong sanctions broadly.”

“However, we write to express our concerns about growing calls to interfere with the Russian people’s access to the internet, which we fear will hurt individuals attempting to organize in opposition to the war, report openly and honestly on events in Russia, and access information about what is happening in Ukraine and abroad. These measures could also unnecessarily facilitate further repression by the Russian government.”