Understanding Trump’s pardon abuses
Although presidential pardons are often controversial, Trump created an entirely new class: what Protect Democracy categorizes as “henchmen pardons.”
November 29, 2023
Trump’s latest speech echoes fascist rhetoric
To get people to lose their aversion to violence, savvy authoritarians also dehumanize their enemies. That’s what Trump is doing.
November 14, 2023
Trump “gag” order: More at stake than the First Amendment
Protecting the criminal justice system from Trump’s attempts to undermine it does not amount to “election interference,” but Judge Chutkan should consider moving up the trial date
November 8, 2023
Trump Prosecutions and the Rule of Law
It is crucial that the American public understand the charges against Trump and why it all matters.
November 7, 2023
There’s no such thing as presidential immunity from criminal prosecution
Trump’s unfounded claims shouldn’t be allowed to delay his federal conspiracy trial
October 18, 2023
Judge Issues Victory for Jessica Denson, Permanently Frees All 2016 Trump Campaign Workers From Illegal NDAs
A judge issued a sweeping victory for former Trump campaign staffer Jessica Denson, signing off on a settlement that will permanently free all 2016 Trump Campaign workers from illegal NDAs.
October 11, 2023
How a proposed regulation protects the civil service from politicized attacks: A look at the Biden administration’s response to Schedule F
The Office of Personnel Management recently announced a proposed rule to reinforce protections for federal civil servants against Schedule F.
September 28, 2023
Punishing Corporate Expression: Distinguishing the Abuse of Government Power from Politics as Usual
This brief aims to better equip business leaders to identify when actual or threatened government action in response to corporate expression crosses the line.
September 15, 2023
Ruby Freeman and Wandrea’ ArShaye Moss Win Sweeping Victory, Default Judgment Against Rudy Giuliani
Judge orders a trial on the amount of damages take place some time between November 2023 and February 2024.
August 30, 2023
What is the Big Lie?
The Big Lie is the false claim that the 2020 election was stolen from Donald Trump and that the Republicans who affirmed Biden’s victory were part of a conspiracy to defeat their own party’s president
August 15, 2023