Protecting protesters and the press from unconstitutional federal force in Illinois
Protect Democracy is suing the Department of Homeland Security for violating the first amendment.
October 6, 2025
Former DOJ officials warn Comey indictment is a ‘democracy-threatening abuse of power’
Nonpartisan civil service signatories warn that attacks on law firms and lawyers undermine the rule of law and call on the legal community to stand up for constitutional principles.
October 3, 2025
Court affirms core claims in Andrews v. D’Souza as case heads to trial on Defamation and Klan Act claims
A federal judge has rejected summary judgment motions by the creators of 2000 Mules, ruling their statements about Mark Andrews were false as a matter of law and allows case to move forward.
October 1, 2025
Appeals court denies government’s request to block FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter from returning to work
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit denied a government motion to stay Rebecca Kelly Slaughter’s reinstatement to the Federal Trade Commission.
September 2, 2025
Trump’s authoritarian assault on Fed independence could devastate the American economy
President Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is a major escalation in the march toward American autocracy—and could have ruinous economic consequences.
August 26, 2025
Federal judge rejects broad bid to toss VACIR voting rights case
VACIR et al. plaintiffs’ core claims proceed and the case moves to discovery.
August 14, 2025
Legal experts to states and vendors: Reject unlawful USDA data demands
Protect Democracy sent a letter to SNAP benefit vendors as well as multiple State Attorneys General, urging them to refuse unlawful USDA data demands.
May 12, 2025
Restoring transparency to OMB apportionment decisions
Protect Democracy is suing the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Director Russell Vought for violating a law that requires public disclosure of “apportionments.”
April 14, 2025
How does Gen Z really feel about democracy?
A survey of young Americans shows they don't think as a monolith and offers three distinct profiles of how they perceive democracy, engage with civic life, and see their role in shaping the future.
April 6, 2025
Federal Court issues order stopping DOGE from accessing private data at three federal agencies
Federal Court issues order stopping DOGE from accessing private data at three federal agencies
March 24, 2025