January 6 Is a Dangerous Shorthand
Just as Watergate was not only about the Watergate break-in, January 6 shouldn’t come to stand only for the events of that date.
June 8, 2022
Twenty-One Former House Republicans Urge Cooperation with Jan. 6 Select Committee
Former Republican House members urged sitting Republicans in Congress to cooperate with the Jan. 6 Select Committee's investigation.
May 26, 2022
What Might a Congressional Counterpart to the Office of Legal Counsel Look Like?
A look at the history, law, and questions relevant to Congress’s consideration of establishing an Office of Legal Counsel for the legislative branch.
May 17, 2022
Testimony of Soren Dayton Before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties: Examining Potential Reforms of Emergency Powers
Protect Democracy’s Soren Dayton testifies before Congress on reforms to the National Emergencies Act.
May 17, 2022
State and Local Solutions Are Integral to Protect Election Officials and Democracy
Protecting elections and election workers has to be done at every level of government.
February 9, 2022
Vindman v. Trump Jr., Giuliani, Scavino, and Hahn
Protect Democracy filed suit on behalf of Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman to defend federal officials who carry out their duty to report misconduct and testify in impeachment proceedings.
February 2, 2022
Qassim Soleimani FOIA Lawsuit
Protect Democracy sued the Trump administration to uncover the legal basis for the targeted killing of Qassim Soleimani, the former commander of Iran’s Quds Force.
January 22, 2022
Heroes of the 2020 Election
As we approach the anniversary of President Biden’s inauguration, we must remember the individuals and organizations who protected the democratic process in 2020.
January 19, 2022
More than 1,100 DOJ Alumni Endorse AG’s Commitment to Investigate High-Ranking Officials in Connection with Insurrection
More than 1,100 DOJ alumni from Democratic and Republican administrations endorse AG Garland’s commitment to investigate high-ranking officials in connection with the Jan. 6 insurrection.
January 14, 2022
Thompson v. Trump
Amicus briefs filed by a bipartisan group of former members of Congress explain why it was Congress’s right to review documents that Trump was withholding.
December 9, 2021