California is now the fifth state this year to let residents sue any government official for constitutional violations — meaning these laws cover more than 70 million Americans.
September 29, 2026
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 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
Protect Democracy and our partners are pursuing legal action to defend the First Amendment and safeguard a free and independent press.
May 12, 2026
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
The NOPE Act will strongly disincentivize political targeting by creating meaningful accountability for abuses of power.
January 17, 2026
The Universal Constitutional Remedies Act is a state law that allows individuals to sue any official — federal, state, or local — who violates the Constitution in court.
January 6, 2026
Senators at the committee oversight hearing should require Chairman Carr to answer for his actions. Here are five questions they should ask.
December 16, 2025
Today’s National Guard plays dual roles as both a continuation of the earlier state militias and the primary combat reserve of the U.S. Army and Air Force.
November 26, 2025
The Insurrection Act does not suspend the Constitution, impose martial law, or exempt the military from following all applicable state and federal laws.
November 26, 2025