Protecting Against Militarization of Law Enforcement
Protect Democracy has made efforts to keep law enforcement from being used for military or political ends.
April 26, 2021
Protecting Arizona Voters from Unlawful Intimidation
Protect Democracy sent a demand letter to those running the so-called election “audit” in Maricopa County which highlights the various laws that would likely be violated.
April 6, 2021
Preventing Abuse of Presidential Power
A core tenant of our democracy is that no one — not even the president — is above the law.
March 20, 2021
Congress: Don’t Grant Austin a Waiver, but If You Do, Reform the Process
Congress should play by the rules or reform the process for retired army officials who are tapped for political appointments.
December 29, 2020
Avoiding Another McGahn: Options to Modernize Congress’s Subpoena Compliance Tools
Congress can take steps to ensure that, when it issues a subpoena, its subject is more likely to comply.
October 16, 2020
Limitations on the Use of the National Guard
for Federal Law Enforcement Missions: A Primer
Protect Democracy explains the limitations on the use of the National Guard for federal law enforcement missions.
August 1, 2020
Legal Challenges to Improper Deployment of Homeland Security Forces: An Explainer
Protect Democracy breaks down 40 U.S.C. § 1315—the purported legal basis for the Trump administration’s deployment of unidentified DHS agents to Portland, Oregon, in July 2020.
August 1, 2020
Don’t Shoot Portland v. Wolf
This lawsuit contended that federal law enforcement officers exceeded the limits of their authority in Portland, Oregon, in response to protests.
July 27, 2020
ASISTA v. Albence
In February 2020, Protect Democracy filed a lawsuit alleging that Matthew Albence, the purported Acting Director of ICE was not legally serving in that position.
July 17, 2020