President Trump’s corruption, explained
The president’s corruption can be directly connected to his election interference efforts, and his broader work to consolidate power.
September 14, 2026
Court blocks Trump-Vance administration’s unlawful loyalty question for federal job applicants
A federal court today blocked the Trump-Vance administration from using its unlawful “loyalty question” on federal civil service job applications.
September 11, 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.
September 9, 2026
Uncovering the Trump administration’s secret rules for AI model release
Protect Democracy is suing to enforce a request for information about the framework the White House could use to review advanced AI models.
September 2, 2026
Protect Democracy applauds California legislature’s passage of the No Kings Act
If signed by the Governor, California would become the fifth state this year to let residents sue ICE, Border Patrol, and other federal agents for constitutional violations.
August 27, 2026
New amicus brief criticizes NSPM-7-authorized surveillance
The groups argue that the Trump administration has targeted the First Amendment expression of protesters, civil society, the free press, universities, and lawyers.
August 25, 2026
Uncovering how public money funds government propaganda
Protect Democracy sues ICE and CBP to enforce FOIA requests, seeking documents detailing the departments’ collaboration with content creators.
August 20, 2026
FOIA documents show extent of communication between FCC Chair Carr and outside group
The records produced so far reveal a remarkable degree of communication between the Center for American Rights and Chairman Carr’s office.
July 20, 2026
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.
July 14, 2026
Pro-democracy organizations lead opposition to public employee non-disclosure agreement requirement
A coalition of pro-democracy organizations united to declare their strong opposition to OPM's proposal to institute a standardized NDA that federal agencies could require workers to sign
June 26, 2026