Stopping the Consolidation of Power Archives - Page 2 of 45

A protester holding up a sign that says "protect our democracy" in New York City,

What democracy means

Democracy is a system of government where the people freely select their leaders and those leaders are constrained while in office.

March 23, 2026

Flagging anomalous apportionments

This page identifies apportionments approved by OMB that include restrictions or conditions that may be signs of OMB frustrating or defying congressional spending directives.

March 20, 2026

Republican former FCC officials call on Congress to fight back against Carr’s abuses of the FCC

The chairs issued a statement following Brendan Carr's threats to revoke the broadcast licenses of media companies over their coverage of the U.S. war with Iran.

March 18, 2026

Former JAGs file brief opposing Trump administration’s use of military lawyers to prosecute civilians

Efforts to install military lawyers in Justice Department roles shatter historical norms and the law while posing genuine national security risks.

March 10, 2026

Image of social media apps on a phone screen

Protecting online safety research and advocacy from government censorship

Our lawsuit challenges a new U.S. immigration policy that targets technology researchers, advocates, and trust and safety professionals.

March 9, 2026

Troops standing as yellow gas floods a Portland street.

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

A federal agent in Portland in 2020 with a face mask.

Federal agents can’t be sued, but one law could change that

We are working with legislators in a number of states on legislation that would allow people to sue any official — federal, state, or local — who violates their constitutional rights.

March 5, 2026

An arrest warrant with a pen and a magnifying glass on it.

Why the warrant requirement is crucial for American democracy

The safeguards that warrants provide everyone in the United States are an important way we limit the enormous investigatory power that we have given the federal government.

March 4, 2026

Nonprofit Toolkit: Resources for organizations facing government investigations

We have created an extensive resource bank for nonprofits that come under threat from government officials.

March 2, 2026

Rachel Goodman testifying in the House of Representatives.

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