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
Voting rights groups sue DOJ to block national voter surveil-and-purge database
The complaint argues that the DOJ’s actions are unconstitutional, illegal, and a key component of the Trump Administration’s attempts to subvert the 2026 midterms.
April 21, 2026
72 retired generals, admirals, & service secretaries file amicus brief supporting Sen. Mark Kelly’s freedom of speech
Protect Democracy and its partners represent 72 retired generals, admirals, and service secretaries in an amicus brief oppose the administration’s attempt to punish the speech of Sen. Mark Kelly.
April 20, 2026
Immigrants and U.S. citizens sue DHS over unconstitutional “home entry” policy
Protect Democracy filed suit against ICE, arguing that it's "Home Entry Memo," instructing ICE agents to enter homes without a judicial warrant, violates the Fourth Amendment
April 2, 2026
DHS’s Home Entry Memo violates the constitutional rights of immigrants and citizens alike
Protect Democracy filed suit against ICE, arguing that it's "Home Entry Memo," instructing ICE agents to enter homes without a judicial warrant, violates the Fourth Amendment.
April 2, 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
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
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