Understanding the National GuardÂ
Today’s National Guard plays dual roles as both a continuation of the earlier state militias and the primary combat reserve of the U.S. Army and Air Force.
November 26, 2025
Legislation & Policy
News & resources
Protect Democracy works not just to uphold laws, but to strengthen them in the face of evolving authoritarian threats. We advance policies to balance institutional power and keep our leaders in check.
Protect Democracy applauds passage of the New York Bivens Act, a historic step for upholding the Constitution
New York closes the federal officer accountability gap left by the Supreme Court’s gutting of the Bivens remedy, covering federal, state, and local officials under a single universal cause of action.
May 21, 2026
Defending the media against FCC Censorship
Protect Democracy and our partners are pursuing legal action to defend the First Amendment and safeguard a free and independent press.
May 12, 2026
Federal agents can’t be sued, but one law could change thatÂ
We are working with legislators in a number of states on legislation that would allow people to sue any official — federal, state, or local — who violates their constitutional rights.
March 5, 2026
The No Political Enemies (NOPE) Act, explained
The NOPE Act will strongly disincentivize political targeting by creating meaningful accountability for abuses of power.
January 17, 2026
The Universal Constitutional Remedies Act, explained
The Universal Constitutional Remedies Act is a state law that allows individuals to sue any official — federal, state, or local — who violates the Constitution in court.
January 6, 2026
Five questions the FCC Senate oversight committee should ask Chairman Carr on Wednesday
Senators at the committee oversight hearing should require Chairman Carr to answer for his actions. Here are five questions they should ask.
December 16, 2025
Understanding the National GuardÂ
Today’s National Guard plays dual roles as both a continuation of the earlier state militias and the primary combat reserve of the U.S. Army and Air Force.
November 26, 2025
The Insurrection Act, explained
The Insurrection Act permits the president to use the federal military to suppress “any insurrection, domestic violence, unlawful combination, or conspiracy."
November 26, 2025
Protect Democracy presents at Congressional spotlight forum on the FCC’s attacks on free speech
Protect Democracy provided testimony at a Congressional spotlight hearing on the FCC’s pattern of attacking free speech and the free press.
October 17, 2025
Expanding the House of Representatives, explained
How expansion of the House of Representatives could work — and why it would benefit democracy
January 24, 2025
