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
Done right, rescissions keep Congress in control of federal spending
When presidents want to propose cutting funds, they must send a message to Congress providing information about which funds they are proposing to cut. The proposed cuts are called “rescissions."
July 11, 2025
Protect Democracy Files Amicus Brief Arguing Trump’s Tariffs Abuse Emergency Powers
In the brief, Protect Democracy argues that both the Worldwide and Trafficking Tariffs abuse congressional delegations of authority to the president to act in true emergencies.
July 9, 2025
Service secretaries and retired four-star admirals and generals file amicus brief on Los Angeles military deployment
On behalf of the following service secretaries and retired four-star admirals and generals, Protect Democracy highlighting the risks of Los Angeles military deployment.
June 12, 2025
Trump Administration Backs Off Illegal Demand for SNAP Data
The reversal comes in response to a lawsuit filed by SNAP recipients and advocacy organizations.
June 4, 2025
Protecting SNAP beneficiaries from government overreach
We filed a complaint in federal court challenging a demand from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for states to turn over the personal data of tens of millions Americans.
May 22, 2025
USDA Sued for Illegally Demanding the Personal Information of Millions of SNAP Recipients From StatesÂ
States become new battleground for the Department of Government Efficiency’s aggregation of Americans’ personal data
May 22, 2025
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.
May 19, 2025
The Faithful Fight Toolkit: Protecting government of the people
Government is supposed to serve all the people. Faith communities can help ensure that it does.
May 15, 2025
The Faithful Fight: Practicing noncooperation and civil disobedience
Religious leaders have a rich history of engaging in civil disobedience to counter authoritarian systems. They can take similar actions today.
May 15, 2025
Trump’s proposed sovereign wealth fund plan, explained
President Trump's plan for a sovereign wealth fund has raised questions about its purpose and how it would be managed.
May 14, 2025
