Challenging the federal use of chemical weapons against Portland residents
Protect Democracy is suing the Department of Homeland Security for violating the constitutional rights of Portland residents.
January 6, 2026
Protect Democracy Sues for Records on Reported Trump Administration Efforts to Investigate and Target Nonprofits
Protect Democracy Sues for Records on Reported Trump Administration Efforts to Investigate and Target Nonprofits
November 24, 2025
Demanding transparency on the administration’s nonprofit “enemies” lists
Protect Democracy sued the Trump administration to demand that it release the “lists” of nonprofit organizations it is targeting for investigation based on their political views and advocacy work.
November 24, 2025
The FCC’s News Distortion Policy should be rescinded
A bipartisan group of former FCC commissioners call for repeal of the News Distortion Policy, which chills broadcaster speech
November 13, 2025
Protect Democracy demands release of administration’s “lists” of targeted nonprofit organizations
Protect Democracy filed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests with 8 federal agencies seeking records related to reported lists of philanthropic and nonprofits to investigate and target .
October 22, 2025
The introverts’ guide to fighting for democracy
You’ve taken the first and most difficult step: committing to action. Now come the fun parts!
October 15, 2025
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
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 allowing our case to move forward.
October 1, 2025
The Faithful Fight: Practicing noncooperation and civil disobedience
Religious leaders have a rich history of engaging in civil disobedience to counter authoritarian systems. They can take similar actions today.
May 15, 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