Protect Democracy engages in litigation and advocacy to preserve the rule of law and prevent an authoritarian-minded executive from using government law enforcement powers as a political weapon.
January 13, 2025
An overview of the issues surrounding domestic deployment of the military, including the Insurrection Act and the president's authority over the National Guard
September 10, 2024
An ideologically diverse coalition urges congressional leadership to enact National Emergencies Act reform before the end of the 117th Congress.
December 2, 2022
Resources for members of Congress and staff on how to use the Office of Management and Budget's public apportionment website.
November 3, 2022
An overview of Protect Democracy's work in response to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.
October 31, 2022
Protect Democracy sued former President Trump on behalf of Capitol Police Officers who were injured during the January 6th insurrection.
October 3, 2022
The Jan. 6 Citizens Guide highlights the threat to democracy posed by former President Trump and his allies and possible paths towards a more resilient democracy.
September 7, 2022
Seven retired four-star generals and admirals condemned former President Trump's dereliction of duty ahead of the Jan. 6 Select Committee's final televised hearing in July.
July 21, 2022
Protect Democracy, OverZero, and New America sought to better understand Americans' views on January 6 to promote a healthy, productive, and cross-partisan dialogue about that unprecedented attack.
June 30, 2022
Former Republican House members urged sitting Republicans in Congress to cooperate with the Jan. 6 Select Committee's investigation.
May 26, 2022