How the Fox settlement keeps a deep-rooted American tradition safe
Dominion v. Fox News could be the rare case where bad facts will help us keep good law.
April 21, 2023
The “actual malice” standard, explained
What exactly is the “actual malice” standard? Our new paper, explores the history, role, and purpose of the standard, and how it fits into our democracy.
March 30, 2023
Defamation and Democracy: The Democracy Case for Preserving the “Actual Malice” Standard
The “actual malice” standard is a core protection for a robust exchange of ideas, including a free and independent press.
March 30, 2023
19 Employers File Brief Against Florida’s Stop WOKE Act, Asserting the Law Is Unconstitutional and an Impediment to Business Success
19 employers in a range of industries filed an amicus brief in support of our lawsuit against Florida's Stop WOKE Act.
January 19, 2023
Three Huge Wins for Democracy in 2022
An extensive recounting of how we achieved three of our top priorities for 2022: reforming the Electoral Count Act, ensuring accountability for January 6th, and combatting disinformation in court.
December 28, 2022
Mark Andrews v. Dinesh D’Souza et al.
Protect Democracy and its partners filed suit against the makers and promoters of the election lie-hyping film 2000 Mules.
November 3, 2022
Fighting Disinformation in Court
Law for Truth, a project of Protect Democracy, works to stop those who intentionally or recklessly spread false information that undermines our democracy.
October 31, 2022
Protect Democracy sues makers of 2020 election conspiracy film over false statements, voter intimidation
Protect Democracy and its partners filed suit against the makers and promoters of the election lie-hyping film 2000 Mules.
October 26, 2022
Ruby Freeman & Wandrea’ Moss v. Gateway Pundit et al.
Protect Democracy represents Ruby Freeman and Wandrea' Moss, who served as election workers in Fulton County, Georgia during the 2020 election.
August 25, 2022
Federal Court to Hear Arguments Today That Florida Cannot Censor Private Companies’ Speech on Race and Gender
Today, the Florida companies that have sued to challenge the constitutionality of the Stop WOKE Act will appear in federal court to argue that the law should be blocked.
August 8, 2022