The dangers of military intervention in civilian law enforcement
“The Dangers of Military Intervention in Civilian Law Enforcement" examines our nation’s concerning trend toward increased domestic troop deployments.
June 8, 2026
A new proposed DOJ rule suspending state bar investigations is deeply unpopular
The proposal represents an effort to insulate Trump administration officials from accountability
June 3, 2026
Protect Democracy applauds passage of the New York Bivens Act, a historic step for upholding the Constitution
New York closes the federal officer accountability gap left by the Supreme Court’s gutting of the Bivens remedy, covering federal, state, and local officials under a single universal cause of action.
May 21, 2026
Tracking retaliatory use of arrests, prosecutions, and investigations by the Trump administration
How to tell if the Trump DOJ is enforcing the law or retaliating against political enemies.
May 21, 2026
Safeguarding a nonpartisan civil service
Protect Democracy is protecting a nonpartisan, merit-based civil service through litigation, communications, policy, and other advocacy.
May 20, 2026
Safeguarding the role of America’s military lawyers
Why the JAG Corps is essential to U.S. national security and what Congress can do to strengthen and protect this vital institution.
May 19, 2026
Defending the media against FCC Censorship
Protect Democracy and our partners are pursuing legal action to defend the First Amendment and safeguard a free and independent press.
May 12, 2026
Former FCC officials & broadcast journalists ask court to compel FCC response to News Distortion Policy petition
The filing asks the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to order the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to decide whether to repeal the News Distortion Policy.
April 28, 2026
72 retired generals, admirals, & service secretaries file amicus brief supporting Sen. Mark Kelly’s freedom of speech
Protect Democracy and its partners represent 72 retired generals, admirals, and service secretaries in an amicus brief oppose the administration’s attempt to punish the speech of Sen. Mark Kelly.
April 20, 2026
DHS’s Home Entry Memo violates the constitutional rights of immigrants and citizens alike
We filed a lawsuit against ICE and DHS on behalf of immigrants and U.S. citizens who have had their Fourth Amendment rights violated by DHS’s secret warrantless home entry memo.
April 2, 2026