How to weigh the federal national security and obstruction charges against Trump
Answering three key questions will help us make sense of the historic federal indictment Donald Trump is currently facing.
June 9, 2023
Court Grants Preliminary Approval of Jessica Denson’s Class Action Settlement to Forever Void All 2016 Trump Campaign NDAs
This is a key victory in Obtaining final court approval of a settlement agreement to free Trump campaign workers formerly bound to silence.
June 7, 2023
League of Women Voters of Arizona v. Lions of Liberty LLC, et al.
On October 25th, 2022, Protect Democracy filed a complaint in federal court against organizations and individuals who have conspired to intimidate voters in Arizona.
May 21, 2023
The Durham investigation is Exhibit A for actual weaponized justice
What the Durham report and ensuing reaction says about the rule of law.
May 19, 2023
PEN America v. Escambia County School Board
Protect Democracy represents PEN America in litigation challenging the constitutionality of book bans in Escambia County.
May 17, 2023
Trump’s Indictment Is a Reminder: No One Is Above the Law
From his earliest days in office, Donald Trump attempted to subvert our democracy by placing himself above the law.
May 16, 2023
How to tell whether a government investigation or prosecution is “weaponized”
These key questions can help assess whether a government investigation or prosecution is appropriate — or an abuse of power.
May 9, 2023
Investigating and Prosecuting Political Leaders in a Democracy
How to assess the difference between a political investigation and one bolstered by the rule of law.
May 9, 2023
There’s a way to fix gerrymandering (and it’s not through the courts)
There's a law on the books that makes gerrymandering much easier than it would otherwise be.
May 7, 2023
There’s a term for DeSantis’s war on Disney — it’s called autocratic capture
DeSantis’s attacks on Disney in Florida mimic democratic erosion around the world
May 1, 2023