Former judges and legal experts convene to discuss threats to the rule of law
Protect Democracy and Principles First convened legal, judicial, and law enforcement experts to discuss threats to the judiciary and rule of law.
July 31, 2025
Protect Democracy files amicus brief supporting challenge to Trump’s use of emergency power in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump
Protect Democracy argues the executive actions imposing the tariffs raise virtually every red flag about how emergency powers may be abused to undermine democracy.
July 30, 2025
Federal efforts to expand access to data from state-run programs and individual privacy
In this explainer, we highlight the potential harms associated with the federal government’s unprecedented efforts to access state administrative data
July 28, 2025
Nonprofit primer: What if…your organization is served with a subpoena?
Subpoenas are a common tool used in civil and criminal litigation, as well as federal and state government investigations. This primer will focus on the latter investigatory subpoena.
July 24, 2025
Nonprofit primer: What if…your organization is subject to a search warrant?
When interacting with government agents conducting a search, organizational staff should consider a wide range of factors.
July 24, 2025
Nonprofit primer: What if…your organization is the subject of a congressional investigation?
This primer offers an overview of best practices for nonprofits on responding to congressional inquiries.
July 24, 2025
Nonprofit primer: What if…your organization is subject to politicized executive actions?Â
These concrete actions offer important insights on responding to these politicized actions, so you can feel more confident if you are targeted.
July 24, 2025
OMB required to comply with law, show how it spends taxpayer dollars
Protect Democracy won a summary judgement granting a permanent injunction in our case against OMB for hiding how taxpayer dollars (apportionment data) are spent.
July 21, 2025
Protect Democracy files amicus brief challenging HHS’s disclosure of personal health data to DHS
This lawsuit, brought by a multistate coalition, challenges HHS’s illegal disclosure of sensitive personal health data to the DHS.
July 18, 2025
Protect Democracy, Democracy Forward and coalition file comment against proposed rule, urge admin to stop politicizing civil service
Protect Democracy filed a comment against the Trump administration for it's proposed "suitability and fitness" rule that would impact civil servants
July 18, 2025