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 12, 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
Safeguarding a nonpartisan civil service
Protect Democracy is protecting a nonpartisan, merit-based civil service through litigation, communications, policy, and other advocacy.
May 20, 2026
Voting rights group seeks ruling to prevent federal interference in elections before 2026 midterms
Today, Common Cause and four individual voters filed a motion for partial summary judgment in their lawsuit to stop the administration from attempting to compile voters’ personal data.
May 19, 2026
Safeguarding the role of America’s military lawyers
Why the JAG Corps is essential to U.S. national security and what Congress can do to strengthen and protect this vital institution.
May 19, 2026
The U.S. Postal Service’s role in elections, explained
Understanding what the USPS does — and does not do — in elections, and how it is governed, matters for every American who votes by mail.
May 15, 2026
Defending the media against FCC Censorship
Protect Democracy and our partners are pursuing legal action to defend the First Amendment and safeguard a free and independent press.
May 12, 2026