There’s no First Amendment right to defraud the United States government
The First Amendment’s almost absolute protections do not extend to the conduct alleged in the latest federal indictment against Donald Trump.
August 3, 2023
Trump’s indictment for conspiring to hold onto power is a step forward for democracy
In the face of many unknowns, our democracy passed a critical test with Trump's indictment over January 6.
August 1, 2023
Rudy Giuliani Concedes Statements About Georgia Election Workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss Were False
Rudolph Giuliani has admitted that he made false statements against former Georgia election officials Ruby Freeman and Wandrea ArShaye (“Shaye”) Moss.
July 26, 2023
Protect Democracy Welcomes Reintroduction of Freedom to Vote Act
We applaud the ongoing commitment to these goals reflected in Freedom to Vote and in all the work being done to buttress the fundamental pillars of our democracy.
July 18, 2023
Chris Wray’s testimony on the politicization of law enforcement is critical. We need more of it.
FBI Director Chris Wray's testimony this week on the politicization of law enforcement is critical. We need more of it.
July 11, 2023
More than Red and Blue: Political Parties and American Democracy
Weakened political parties are contributing to democratic backsliding in the United States, but research shows that we need healthy political parties fulfilling critical functions to make our democrac
July 11, 2023
Parties Should Be Fixed, Not Sidelined
A new report from APSA finds broken political parties at the core of democracy crisis — fixing the broken party system must be a top priority.
July 11, 2023
Free speech and voter intimidation after Counterman v. Colorado
How to defend Section 11(b) of the Voting Rights Act under the updated “true threats” exception to the First Amendment.
July 7, 2023
One quiet bipartisan way state legislatures are making election administration stronger
The growing movement to protect election officials through state legislatures has built momentum.
July 6, 2023
Pastor Dousa’s case shows the U.S. is not immune to authoritarian crackdowns on dissent
Pastor Kaji Douša's case shows that additional guardrails are necessary to prevent future abuses of power.
July 5, 2023