Media guides: Covering political violence
Covering political violence and violent extremism can be a fraught endeavor for the media. Guidance for political violence reporting.
July 10, 2026
Foreign interference in American elections, explained
Claims of foreign interference in recent elections are much more likely to be designed to undermine the credibility of past and future elections than they are to be legitimate.
July 2, 2026
Restoring funding for Congressionally mandated education programs
The lawsuit alleges that OMB's actions violate the Anti-Deficiency Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, and the Constitution's separation of powers.
June 30, 2026
Protect Democracy and the Campaign Legal Center file Supreme Court brief arguing that Mississippi can set its own ballot receipt deadlines
On Jan. 9, the Campaign Legal Center and Protect Democracy filed an amicus brief arguing that Mississippi is within its rights to set its own ballot receipt deadlines.
June 29, 2026
How to spot (and push back against) federal voter intimidation
In this cycle, election interference from the United States government could be an even greater threat than those poised by any foreign power.
June 18, 2026
Tracking retaliatory use of arrests, prosecutions, and investigations by the Trump administration
How to tell if the Trump DOJ is enforcing the law or retaliating against political enemies.
June 16, 2026
Nonprofit primer: What if…your organization is concerned about an IRS investigation?
The (IRS) is a federal bureau within the Treasury Department responsible for collecting federal taxes and identifying and resolving instances of fraud and errors in tax filings.
June 12, 2026
Protecting voter privacy and the integrity of U.S. elections
Protect Democracy and co-counsel represent Common Cause and four individual voters in a lawsuit to stop the DOJ from building a national voter database.
June 11, 2026
The dangers of military intervention in civilian law enforcement
“The Dangers of Military Intervention in Civilian Law Enforcement" examines our nation’s concerning trend toward increased domestic troop deployments.
June 8, 2026
A new proposed DOJ rule suspending state bar investigations is deeply unpopular
The proposal represents an effort to insulate Trump administration officials from accountability
June 3, 2026