What federal workers can do to protect themselves
A list of resources for civil servants navigating attacks on the federal workforce, including actions to take ASAP, knowing your rights, and where to find legal or other support.
February 6, 2025
Our Work
Former Judges and Legal Experts Convene to Discuss Threats to the Rule of Law
Protect Democracy and Principles First convened legal, judicial, and law enforcement experts to discuss threats to the judiciary and rule of law.
July 31, 2025
Protect Democracy Files Amicus Brief Supporting Challenge to Trump’s Use of Emergency Power in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump
Protect Democracy argues the executive actions imposing the tariffs raise virtually every red flag about how emergency powers may be abused to undermine democracy.
July 30, 2025
Federal Efforts to Expand Access to Data from State-Run Programs and Individual Privacy
In this explainer, we highlight the potential harms associated with the federal government’s unprecedented efforts to access state administrative data
July 28, 2025
Nonprofit Toolkit: Resources for organizations facing government investigations
On this page, you’ll find short topic-specific primers that build on our full-length guide, Protecting Civic Space.
July 24, 2025
Nonprofit primer: What if…your organization is served with a subpoena?
Subpoenas are a common tool used in civil and criminal litigation, as well as federal and state government investigations. This primer will focus on the latter investigatory subpoena.
July 24, 2025
Nonprofit primer: What if…your organization is subject to a search warrant?
When interacting with government agents conducting a search, organizational staff should consider a wide range of factors.
July 24, 2025
Nonprofit primer: What if…your organization is the subject of a congressional investigation?
This primer offers an overview of best practices for nonprofits on responding to congressional inquiries.
July 24, 2025
Nonprofit primer: What if…your organization is subject to politicized executive actions?Â
These concrete actions offer important insights on responding to these politicized actions, so you can feel more confident if you are targeted.
July 24, 2025
Former Republican Members of Congress file amicus brief supporting Washington and Oregon’s constitutional challenge to President’s elections executive orderÂ
Protect Democracy submitted an amicus brief highlighting problems with the President’s attempt to direct the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to adopt his partisan priorities and influence.
July 21, 2025
Thousands of Virginians who’ve lost their voting rights could regain them through class action lawsuit
Thousands of Virginians could regain their voting rights. A first-of-its-kind lawsuit argues that Virginia’s felony disenfranchisement law violates a 150-year-old federal law.
July 21, 2025
