Democracy Defenders Fund is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to stopping democratic backsliding and restoring American democracy.
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The Trump admin tried to use a gov shutdown to fire federal workers. Unions fought back—and won. Under a new settlement, fed agencies can’t include mass firings in their shutdown plans.
Proud to have fought alongside partners to stop this unlawful scheme. democracydefendersfund.org/n…
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We’re taking on Trump Media’s scheme to sell wealthy traders early access to Trump’s market-moving posts.
Today at 1 PM PT, San Francisco City Atty David Chiu will lay out the case.
Proud to fight w/ @SFCityAttorney & WLG & Platkin LLP.
Tune in live: piped.video/live/V08R-ehGqh4
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BREAKING: San Francisco is suing Trump Media over Truth Social’s scheme to sell early access to Trump’s market-moving posts.
Proud to be fighting w/ the City Atty & @WashLitGroup & Platkin LLP to stop the monetization of public office. nytimes.com/2026/09/22/us/sa…
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When we show up together and refuse to be silenced, we have the power to shape what happens next. #WeAreAmericaAndWeVote
Check your registration and make a plan to vote. Find resources @ vote411.org
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East Potomac Park was designated for “the recreation and pleasure of the people.”
We’re back in court with @DemocracyFwd & Abbe Lowell to challenge the administration’s ongoing actions at the historic park, including unlawful dumping of toxic debris. democracydefendersfund.org/n…
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Federal law enforcement has no place at the ballot box. We and partners bringing a lawsuit challenging the administration’s threatened deployment of ICE and other federal agents at or around polling locations. nytimes.com/2026/09/18/us/ci…
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For Black, Latino, Asian American, naturalized citizen voters, and mixed-status families, the threat of federal interference can make voting feel unsafe. Our plaintiffs are asking the courts to address that fear.
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Today, civil rights groups filed a federal lawsuit challenging the threatened use of ICE and federal law enforcement at polling places.
We & partners are proud to represent those standing up for every voter’s right to cast a ballot free from intimidation. democracydefendersfund.org/n…
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ICYMI: SCOTUS rejected Trump’s effort to impose new USPS restrictions on mail voting ahead of the midterms.
Voting by mail remains safe, secure, and reliable. Your vote is your voice. Make a plan to vote. #GetReadyToVote democracydefendersfund.org/n…
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BREAKING: We’re suing the DOD on behalf of The War Horse after the Pentagon refused to disclose how senior officials are using generative AI tools—including whether sensitive or classified information could be exposed.
The public deserves answers. democracydefendersfund.org/n…
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A big win for voters: A fed judge has blocked the USPS rule that would've injected chaos and confusion into mail voting and risked keeping eligible voters from having their ballots counted. We’re proud to have fought this EO w/ our partners @CampaignLegal.
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BREAKING: Bipartisan ethics experts are calling for an immediate investigation into $155,000 cash gifts Trump gave to four White House aides.
These payments raise serious questions about whether federal law was broken. democracydefendersfund.org/n…
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Steve Witkoff made $250M+ in 2025. Nearly $107M from a holding company that invests in WLF, the Trump family’s crypto business which received a major UAE investment last year. Our senior ethics counsel Chris Swartz weighs in on why this “defies the norms.” nytimes.com/2026/09/10/us/po…
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Almost a year ago today, NYT reported on the conflicts of interest that plagued a $2B investment in WLF and the U.S.-UAE A.I. microchip deal. The Times’ 2025 reporting focused on roles played by Witkoff family members and Trump's crypto czar David Sacks. nytimes.com/2025/09/15/us/po…
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FL’s new SAVE Act is facing 3 lawsuits over its citizenship documentation requirements. Our senior counsel Andrew Warren explains how those requirements could put eligible voters at risk of being blocked from the ballot & why we’re fighting back in court. wfla.com/video/lawsuit-targe…
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New FBI records expose communications involving top Trump officials overseeing the Epstein files review that DOJ left out of its public release, along with inconsistent redactions. We’re demanding an investigation. democracydefendersfund.org/n…
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Transportation Sec Sean Duffy used an official appearance at a MAGA Inc. event to promote GOP candidates while touting his agency’s work. We’re demanding an investigation.
Another instance of Trump officials using their positions to push partisan politics democracydefendersfund.org/n…
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We & partners filed new motions to protect babies targeted by Trump’s latest attack on birthright citizenship.
After losing at SCOTUS, the Trump admin is doubling down on its attempt to override the Constitution. We’ll continue to fight back in court. democracydefendersfund.org/n…
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ICYMI: In response to violent immigration enforcement, NJ’s governor issued an executive order restricting ICE’s use of state property. A fed court dismissed DOJ’s challenge to the order. People deserve to engage with government without fear of violence. democracydefendersfund.org/n…
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