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
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
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
Testimony of Anne Tindall and Grant Tudor before the House Judiciary Committee: Modernizing Congress’s Subpoena Compliance and Enforcement Methods
Anne Tindall and Grant Tudor outline how Congress can modernize its subpoena compliance and enforcement methods and secure the information it needs to oversee the executive branch.
June 8, 2021
Coalition Letter in Support of District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act (2021)
Organizations across the political spectrum urge members of Congress to support the District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act (DCNGHRA).
April 26, 2021
Testimony of Soren Dayton Before the House Modernization Committee: How to Re-Empower Congress
Protect Democracy’s Soren Dayton explains how the House Modernization Committee can help Congress reassert its role in our constitutional order.
March 25, 2021
Lawsuit Seeking War Powers Transparency Report
Protect Democracy sued to compel disclosure of a war powers report the Trump administration failed to provide to the public.
June 9, 2020