Briskman v. Akima
Ms. Briskman's firing at the hands of her employer is a textbook case of "autocratic capture."
July 6, 2018
False Terrorism Report
On May 3, 2018, Protect Democracy filed a complaint in federal court demanding the retraction or correction of a misleading report on the national origin of terrorists.
May 3, 2018
No “Absolute Right” to Control DOJ: Constitutional Limits on White House Interference with Law Enforcement Matters
Protect Democracy explains the constitutional constraints on the president’s ability to weaponize the Department of Justice.
March 8, 2018
Documents Produced in Response to Protect Democracy FOIA Request Regarding Department of Energy Climate Change Questionnaire
On February 15, 2017, Protect Democracy sent a FOIA request to the Department of Energy (DOE) regarding a questionnaire that was sent to DOE employees by the Trump presidential transition team.
December 1, 2017
White House Communications with the DOJ and FBI
The Trump White House must release and abide by an agency contacts policy that is consistent with accepted, bipartisan norms.
March 8, 2017