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
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
Legal Experts to States and Vendors: Reject Unlawful USDA Data Demands
Protect Democracy sent a letter to SNAP benefit vendors as well as multiple State Attorneys General, urging them to refuse unlawful USDA data demands.
May 12, 2025
The Trump administration’s conflict with the courts, explained
Understanding the threats to our judiciary, its historic role in supporting our Constitution, and what the courts can do in response to threats.
May 8, 2025
