Protect Democracy

BREAKING: Today, over 1,000 former DOJ officials who served in both Republican & Democratic administrations—have released a letter condemning the unprecedented, politically motivated indictment of fmr. FBI Director James Comey. Read their letter: protdem.org/3ITOo0Y

“The big story here is that never, ever, ever before have we seen a court, months after an election, change election rules to retroactively disqualify a class of voters and flip the results. If you can do that, no election is safe — period,” @anne-tindall.bsky.social. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/27/u...

A Lengthy Legal Battle in North Carolina Could Show How to Flip an Election

Even as Republicans suffer setbacks in their fight to overturn a loss in a State Supreme Court race, judges have shown a striking willingness to entertain the long-shot challenges.

When 90% of House races aren’t competitive, representatives don’t need to listen to you.

How did we end up with a “no-show” Congress? Prof. @sltaylor.bsky.social ’s op-ed explains that the problem is our winner-take-all elections.

Frustrated with a “no-show” Congress? Blame winner-take-all elections: op-ed

Lawmakers, emboldened by their safe seats in gerrymandered districts, have actively limited engagement with their constituents.

BREAKING: Today, we're suing. Federal forces in the Chicago area are brutally suppressing free speech with tear gas, rubber bullets, and flash grenades. Journalists, clergy, and demonstrators have been attacked for peacefully protesting against the government. This is an unconstitutional assault.

We’re proud to represent members of the public health and science community in suing NIH over its illegal, unscientific, and undemocratic cancellation of research on now-forbidden topics like gender identity and DEI. Here are 5 things you can do to #KilltheCuts & #SaveOurScience ⬇️ @apha.org

#CollectiveCourage: Hundreds of economists from across the country have signed an open letter calling on Congress to uphold Federal Reserve independence. If you’re an economist, you can still sign on: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oGrUv-_CoeulsLZDt_lyNTPbm9wYCAfiTLm7KMiwgzA/edit?tab=t.0

Open letter

Click here to add your signature. An Open Letter from Economists in Support of Governor Lisa Cook and Federal Reserve Independence To the President, Members of Congress, and the American public: We wr...

NEW: Gregory Bovino is facing the consequences for violating our court order protecting Illinois protesters & press. Now, he must personally report to her at the courthouse every day — a crucial step in defending the First Amendment. Read Federal judge Sara L. Ellis' rebuke of CBP's top official ⬇️

Judge Admonishes Border Patrol Leader for Tactics in Chicago

ATTN: Join members of the legal community for a virtual rally to speak out about attacks on judges, lawyers, and the rule of law on Tues, 4/15. An independent legal community is critical to protecting civil society against abuses of power. Register to speak up for justice: speakupforjustice.law

Congress should refuse to confirm nominees for the FBI and IRS that lack the independence from the president required to run these agencies according to law, not loyalty. New in this week’s briefing, the personalization of law enforcement. Read and subscribe: www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/the-law-is...

The law is above the president (for now)

Kash Patel, Billy Long, Hunter Biden, and the personalization of law enforcement

We just created our 'Starter Pack,' so you can find our team of experts, board members, and advisors who've made the switch to Bluesky. Hit "follow all" to stay informed.
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There’s a legal backstory that helps explain why DHS is able to operate with the brutality and impunity we've seen many times now, most recently in Minnesota. We cover the loophole that helps make it so and how Minnesota elected officials — and all other states — can close it.

BREAKING: The CA Senate advanced a key mechanism for gov accountability: the No Kings Act. We’re proud to partner with @scottwiener.bsky.social on this bill asserting that if any gov officer - local, state, or *fed* - violates your clearly established constitutional rights, you should have a remedy.

BREAKING: Overdue justice has been done. U.S. District Judge Richard Myers ruled that the votes of military and overseas voters must be counted and the race for NC Supreme Court certified for its lawful winner, Justice Allison Riggs. Ruling: protdem.org/42WM9jy

🚨BREAKING🚨: We're suing to stop DOGE's illegal access to millions of Americans' private data. DOGE is doing exactly what the Privacy Act was designed to stop: political cronies breaking the law to snoop on vast amounts of Americans' data and try to use it to benefit themselves.

🚨BREAKING: In a huge win for public health and democracy, a federal court ruled that the NIH’s ideological purge of life-saving research grants is unlawful.

Today, the rule of law prevailed — and science, once again, belongs to everyone.

🚨Over 1,300 former DOJ officials—spanning both parties—have signed a statement condemning the Trump Administration’s attacks on the legal profession and the rule of law.

Read their urgent warning and call to action: protdem.org/doj-alumni-s...

DOJ Alumni Statement Opposing Executive Branch Attacks on Lawyers and Law Firms

We, the undersigned, are alumni of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) who have collectively served both Republican and…

BREAKING: Judge’s emergency order enjoins federal deployment of California National Guard. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Not only are movements that include and empower women more likely to succeed — they also build better democracies, ones that are more egalitarian and resilient. NEW from Erica Newland, @kristyparker.bsky.social, and Michael Angeloni. www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/how-democr...

How democracy survives through elevating women

Why anti-authoritarian movements are stronger with women in leadership

One way Trump plans to indefinitely hold onto power is by crushing competition. So, how do we preserve electoral competition? It takes more than just holding an election. Read and subscribe to the Entrenchment Agenda for the details:
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One way modern autocrats hold onto power is by crushing electoral competition, making it extremely hard for the public to vote them out. @amandacarpenter.bsky.social explains how the answer relies on preserving electoral competition. www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/introducin...

Introducing: The Entrenchment Agenda

How Trump plans to dig in, cement power, and crush competition

ICYMI: We analyzed the first 100 days of Trump’s 2nd term through the 6 tactics of the authoritarian playbook. While it’s both true that the authoritarian movement is stumbling badly & it's making alarming progress, we also know our fate is not sealed.
www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/day-100-wh...

The president has no unilateral power to slash the budget passed by Congress. We cover *every* aspect of the argument for presidential impoundment power and show that nothing in the Constitution, federal case law, or American history supports it. Summarized: www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/musk-and-v...

The murder of Charlie Kirk is part of a dangerous pattern of violence threatening our democracy & the safety of our communities. Part of the democracy movement’s work is ensuring everyone can express their opinions & engage in civic debate in peace. We must all agree violence is always unacceptable.

The right to vote is foundational to our democracy. The #JohnLewisVRAA not only helps reverse erosion of the legal protections for our fundamental right to vote but also aims to create a positive foundation for strengthening equal access to the ballot for generations.

John Lewis VRAA Reintroduction - Virtual Press Conference

Join civil rights leaders as they demand that Congress pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Tune in at 3:00 p.m. ET.