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

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

#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...

🚨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…

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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...

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:
www.ifyoucankeepit.org/s/the-entren...

BREAKING: SCOTUS just handed Trump the power to fire FTC Commissioners without cause. This dramatically expands executive power, overturns nearly a century of precedent, undermines Congress’s check on presidential power, & opens the door to corruption.

Our client, Rebecca Slaughter on the impact:

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.

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

⚠️ Take Action ⚠️
The federal government is proposing that civil servants sign sweeping NDAs. The public comment window closes June 26. Read our guide for how you can weigh in and share this action widely ⬇️

**No public policy expertise required**

Muzzling America’s workforce

How to comment right now on the proposed NDA for civil servants

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

🚨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.

Career federal civil servants are facing unprecedented threats under Donald Trump’s second term. If you’re impacted or concerned, Protect Democracy has guidance on protecting your rights and next steps.

Read more: 🔗 http://protdem.org/federal-worker-resources

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.

In the wake of a flood of DOGE directives, Executive Orders, and memos, the pace of changes to the federal workplace has been difficult to record & understand. That’s why we built a tool to track changes, help us advocate for, rebuild, & revitalize the civil service. https://civilservicearchive.org/

More than 180 critical elections are less than 2 weeks away across the country including crucial referenda on a range of issues.

Check your registration and see what's on the ballot in your community at Vote411.org. Then, make a plan to vote and encourage your loved ones to do the same!

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Election information you need. Brought to you by The League of Women Voters Education Fund.

Regular citizens are the ones best suited to strengthen our democracy, especially at the local level. Quinn Raymond shares some concrete ways to help you make a difference. Read and share: www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/how-you-ca...

How *you* can protect democracy

29 concrete actions you can take right now to protect our system of government

What we're reading: A non-partisan report found that Trump’s attempted military takeover of blue cities has already cost taxpayers $500 million.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-military-takeover-cities-cost-b2863774.html

Trump’s military takeover of US cities has already cost taxpayers nearly $500M

President’s decision to bolster urban law enforcement with federal forces in cities like Washington, Los Angeles and Chicago proving hugely costly, according to a report

The Entrenchment Agenda — a special series on how early moves by the Trump Administration are designed to keep MAGA in power for the long term, and what we can do about it.

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