In this explainer, we highlight the potential harms associated with the federal government’s unprecedented efforts to access state administrative data
July 28, 2025
Subpoenas are a common tool used in civil and criminal litigation, as well as federal and state government investigations. This primer will focus on the latter investigatory subpoena.
July 24, 2025
When interacting with government agents conducting a search, organizational staff should consider a wide range of factors.
July 24, 2025
This primer offers an overview of best practices for nonprofits on responding to congressional inquiries.
July 24, 2025
These concrete actions offer important insights on responding to these politicized actions, so you can feel more confident if you are targeted.
July 24, 2025
Protect Democracy submitted an amicus brief highlighting problems with the President’s attempt to direct the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to adopt his partisan priorities and influence.
July 21, 2025
This lawsuit, brought by a multistate coalition, challenges HHS’s illegal disclosure of sensitive personal health data to the DHS.
July 18, 2025
We filed a complaint in federal court challenging a demand from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for states to turn over the personal data of tens of millions Americans.
July 17, 2025
Plaintiffs also amend their complaint, calling out new flaws in USDA’s professed compliance with federal privacy laws.
July 17, 2025
While efforts by the Trump administration to expand an immigration data system for verifying voting eligibility might initially sound sensible, it is a solution in search of a problem.
July 15, 2025