The Security from Political Interference in Justice Act of 2019
The Security from Political Interference in Justice Act aims to help restore the longstanding norm of Justice Department independence.
October 31, 2019
Bipartisan Coalition Letter in Support of Security from Political Interference in Justice Act of 2019
A cross-ideological coalition urges members of Congress to support the Security from Political Interference in Justice Act of 2019 to help defend the independence of the Justice Department.
September 21, 2019
El Paso County v. Trump
Protect Democracy sued President Trump on behalf of El Paso County, Texas, and the Border Network for Human Rights, to stop his illegal use of emergency powers to construct a border wall.
February 20, 2019
PEN America v. Trump
Protect Democracy sued President Trump on behalf of PEN America to stop him from using his government powers to punish media critics and quash dissent.
October 16, 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