Enforcement Provisions in New National Security Reforms Packages
Two bipartisan bills would reassert congressional war powers and lawmakers’ say in foreign arms sales and national emergencies.
November 5, 2021
The Bipartisan and Bicameral Congressional Push to Rebalance National Security Powers
Two bills offer an opportunity to restore the proper Constitutional balance of powers between Congress and the presidency on matters of foreign policy and national security decision making.
October 7, 2021
Fighting for rights restoration: CSI v. Moore
In November 2019, Protect Democracy, Forward Justice, and Arnold & Porter filed suit on behalf of six individuals and several orgs to restore voting rights for those with prior convictions in N.C.
September 21, 2021
Critical Reforms to Strengthen Institutional Guardrails Move Forward as Congress Reintroduces Protecting Our Democracy Act
Critical reforms to strengthen institutional guardrails move forward as Congress reintroduces Protecting Our Democracy Act
September 21, 2021
Six Principles for Federal Legislation to Combat Election Subversion
Congress can respond to a growing risk of election subversion with six common-sense reforms that protect against partisan interference and decrease the chances of future post-election turmoil.
August 1, 2021
Undermining Free & Fair Elections: An Update on the Risk of Election Crises Since November 2020
This report highlights some of the most concerning trends that have developed from January to June 2021, and the critical reforms that are needed to protect our elections in 2022 and after.
July 14, 2021
“Trump Train” Texas Attack Lawsuits
Two lawsuits were filed on behalf of four plaintiffs who were engaged in a Biden-Harris Campaign bus tour in October 2020 when they were ambushed by a convoy of Trump supporters.
June 23, 2021
Three Fixes to Prevent Another Battle of Lafayette Square
Three fixes would go a long way toward preventing another Lafayette Square and they should be on the table as Congress considers defense authorization legislation.
June 1, 2021
Explaining the Protecting Our Democracy Act
A just-completed series at The Fulcrum provides the details on the Protecting our Democracy Act’s components (PODA).
April 21, 2021
Strengthening our Elections and Preventing Election Crises: Lessons and Recommendations from the 2020 General Election
This National Task Force on Election Crises report on strengthening our elections and preventing election crises covers lessons learned from the 2020 General Election, and recommendations for reforms.
January 25, 2021