Federal court orders DHS to immediately stop flooding Portland homes with toxic chemical munitions
Federal Court Orders DHS to Immediately Stop Flooding Portland Homes with Toxic Chemical Munitions
March 6, 2026
Protect Democracy presents at Congressional spotlight hearing on attacks on the First Amendment
Protect Democracy special counsel Rachel Goodman explains how attacks on free speech are part of a broader playbook that authoritarians around the world use to entrench themselves in power.
February 24, 2026
Defending Maine communities from federal surveillance and intimidation
Protect Democracy is suing the Department of Homeland Security for violating the constitutional rights of Portland residents.
February 23, 2026
The No Political Enemies (NOPE) Act, explained
The NOPE Act will strongly disincentivize political targeting by creating meaningful accountability for abuses of power.
January 17, 2026
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The FCC’s News Distortion Policy should be rescinded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