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
Trump’s authoritarian assault on Fed independence could devastate the American economyÂ
President Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is a major escalation in the march toward American autocracy—and could have ruinous economic consequences.
August 26, 2025
How to end gerrymandering
Under a single-member district system, gerrymandering is difficult to shake, but proportional representation provides a solution.
August 20, 2025
White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB)’s spending decisions back online after Protect Democracy and allies’ legal victoryÂ
Press release for the restoration of the OMB apportionment website after it was taken down illegally in March. Plugging OpenOMB.org
August 18, 2025
Proportional representation will bring young people into politics
In our new report, we argue that the winner-take-all system suppresses participation among young people and limits their opportunities to influence policy.Â
August 18, 2025
Court denies Office of Management and Budget (OMB)’s request for stay in Protect Democracy’s case to bring apportionments back online
OMB stay denied by D.C. circuit appeals panel, OMB has until August 15 to post apportionment information online on their publicly accessible website
August 15, 2025
Federal Judge Rejects Broad Bid to Toss VACIR Voting Rights Case
VACIR et al. plaintiffs’ core claims proceed and the case moves to discovery.
August 14, 2025
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
