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
Restoring funding for Congressionally mandated education programs
The lawsuit alleges that OMB's actions violate the Anti-Deficiency Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, and the Constitution's separation of powers.
June 30, 2026
Protect Democracy and the Campaign Legal Center file Supreme Court brief arguing that Mississippi can set its own ballot receipt deadlines
On Jan. 9, the Campaign Legal Center and Protect Democracy filed an amicus brief arguing that Mississippi is within its rights to set its own ballot receipt deadlines.
June 29, 2026
Nonprofit groups file amended complaint in suit to preserve merit-based civil service
Government Accountability Project and NARFE, represented by Protect Democracy and Selendy Gay PLLC, filed an amended complaint against the Trump Administration in their suit challenging Schedule P/C.
June 24, 2026
Protecting voter privacy and the integrity of U.S. elections
Protect Democracy and co-counsel represent Common Cause and four individual voters in a lawsuit to stop the DOJ from building a national voter database.
June 11, 2026
Voting rights group seeks ruling to prevent federal interference in elections before 2026 midterms
Today, Common Cause and four individual voters filed a motion for partial summary judgment in their lawsuit to stop the administration from attempting to compile voters’ personal data.
May 19, 2026
Defending the media against FCC censorship
Protect Democracy and our partners are pursuing legal action to defend the First Amendment and safeguard a free and independent press.
May 12, 2026
Former FCC officials & broadcast journalists ask court to compel FCC response to News Distortion Policy petition
The filing asks the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to order the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to decide whether to repeal the News Distortion Policy.
April 28, 2026
Protect Democracy files amicus brief on behalf of historians on state voter list cases
Today, Protect Democracy filed an amicus brief in cases involving the Trump administration’s unlawful demands to obtain state voter lists.
April 24, 2026