Plaintiffs move for a temporary restraining order to stop USDA’s consolidation of SNAP recipient data from states
Plaintiffs also amend their complaint, calling out new flaws in USDA’s professed compliance with federal privacy laws.
July 17, 2025
Done right, rescissions keep Congress in control of federal spending
When presidents want to propose cutting funds, they must send a message to Congress providing information about which funds they are proposing to cut. The proposed cuts are called “rescissions."
July 11, 2025
Protect Democracy files amicus brief arguing Trump’s tariffs abuse emergency powers
In the brief, Protect Democracy argues that both the Worldwide and Trafficking Tariffs abuse congressional delegations of authority to the president to act in true emergencies.
July 9, 2025
Service secretaries and retired four-star admirals and generals file amicus brief on Los Angeles military deployment
On behalf of the following service secretaries and retired four-star admirals and generals, Protect Democracy highlighting the risks of Los Angeles military deployment.
June 12, 2025
Trump administration backs off illegal demand for SNAP data
The reversal comes in response to a lawsuit filed by SNAP recipients and advocacy organizations.
June 4, 2025
USDA sued for illegally demanding for personal information of millions of SNAP recipients from states
States become new battleground for the Department of Government Efficiency’s aggregation of Americans’ personal data
May 22, 2025
Trump’s proposed sovereign wealth fund plan, explained
President Trump's plan for a sovereign wealth fund has raised questions about its purpose and how it would be managed.
May 14, 2025
Stopping the unconstitutional dismantling of the federal government
Protect Democracy is suing President Trump for his unconstitutional reduction in force or RIF
April 28, 2025
Restoring transparency to OMB apportionment decisions
Protect Democracy is suing the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Director Russell Vought for violating a law that requires public disclosure of “apportionments.”
April 14, 2025
Federal Trade Commissioners Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro M. Bedoya file motion for summary judgment in suit against Trump administration
FTC Commissioners File Motion for Summary Judgment in Suit Against Trump Administration
April 11, 2025