Deceive, Disrupt, Deny in full effect
The last four months have seen the president's election interference strategy accelerate, even as resistance to that strategy has kept pace.
July 14, 2026
Our Work
New amicus brief criticizes NSPM-7-authorized surveillance
The groups argue that the Trump administration has targeted the First Amendment expression of protesters, civil society, the free press, universities, and lawyers.
August 25, 2026
Protect Democracy sues DHS to force release of records on government propaganda and press access
DHS and its agencies did not respond to public records requests within the time the law requires. Protect Democracy is asking a court to compel disclosure.
August 20, 2026
Uncovering how public money funds government propaganda
Protect Democracy sues ICE and CBP to enforce FOIA requests, seeking documents detailing the departments’ collaboration with content creators.
August 20, 2026
Protecting public safety and the integrity of U.S. elections from federal attacks
Protect Democracy and its partners are suing the Department of Homeland Security to challenge the agency’s new election-related conditions on anti-terrorism grants.
August 17, 2026
Election certification, explained
Election certification is the process through which the canvass – the process of counting and aggregating ballots, and ensuring that every ballot is accounted for – is concluded.
August 3, 2026
Supporting a bipartisan group of former FCC commissioners, chairs, and officials in opposing the FCC’s suppression of speech
Protect Democracy submitted comments to the FCC on behalf of a bipartisan group of former FCC Commissioners and Chairs in opposing the FCC's suppression of speech.
July 28, 2026
When maps don’t determine electoral outcomes
Under proportional representation, gerrymandering is prohibitively difficult. The system would end the redistricting wars for good.
July 22, 2026
Tracking retaliatory use of arrests, prosecutions, and investigations by the Trump administration
How to tell if the Trump DOJ is enforcing the law or retaliating against political enemies.
July 21, 2026
FOIA documents show extent of communication between FCC Chair Carr and outside group
The records produced so far reveal a remarkable degree of communication between the Center for American Rights and Chairman Carr’s office.
July 20, 2026
Frequently asked questions about the 2026 midterm elections
No, President Trump cannot cancel the 2026 midterm elections, but he is doing everything he can to interfere with them.
July 15, 2026
