Why Are Democracies Reeling?
To date, there’s no consensus explanation for what’s driving this process. But several theories have emerged to help explain why the commitment to democracy is weakening.
February 22, 2023
Our Work
League of Women Voters of Arizona vs. Lions of Liberty LLC, et al.
On October 25th, 2022, Protect Democracy filed a complaint in federal court against organizations and individuals who have conspired to intimidate voters in Arizona.
May 21, 2023
The Durham investigation is Exhibit A for actual weaponized justice
What the Durham report and ensuing reaction says about the rule of law.
May 19, 2023
PEN America v. Escambia County School District
Protect Democracy represents PEN America in litigation challenging the constitutionality of book bans in Escambia County.
May 17, 2023
How to tell whether a government investigation or prosecution is weaponized
These key questions can help assess whether a government investigation or prosecution is appropriate — or an abuse of power.
May 9, 2023
Investigating and Prosecuting Political Leaders in a Democracy
How to assess the difference between a political investigation and one bolstered by the rule of law.
May 9, 2023
There’s a way to fix gerrymandering (and it’s not through the courts)
There's a law on the books that makes gerrymandering much easier than it would otherwise be.
May 7, 2023
There’s a term for DeSantis’s war on Disney — it’s called autocratic capture
DeSantis’s attacks on Disney in Florida mimic democratic erosion around the world
May 1, 2023
Two Defendants in the Texas “Trump Train” Lawsuit Agree to Settlement
Hannah Ceh and Kyle Kruger, two of the defendants in the Cervini v. Cisneros case, have agreed to settle the suit against them for conspiring as part of a “Trump Train" convoy.
April 27, 2023
How the Fox Settlement Keeps a Deep-Rooted American Tradition Safe
Dominion v. Fox News could be the rare case where bad facts will help us keep good law.
April 21, 2023
Three Key Differences Between Legislative Expulsions in Tennessee and Arizona
The rarity of legislative expulsions and the quick succession of the TN and AZ removals might tempt conflation. However, the expulsions are drastically different in three key ways.
April 14, 2023
