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
Operational security for coalitions
This guide helps orient coalitions to best practices and resources that can help meet pressing security needs.
May 5, 2026
Former FCC officials & broadcast journalists ask court to compel FCC response to News Distortion Policy petition
The filing asks the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to order the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to decide whether to repeal the News Distortion Policy.
April 28, 2026