We obtained U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff's financial disclosure report from the Office of Government Ethics. It still hasn't been certified, more than seven months after he filed it. That's a red flag. Ethics reports are typically certified within 60 days.

The Constitution is clear: Only the states and Congress have the power to regulate elections, not the president. And only Congress has the power to regulate the U.S. mail. Second Unlawful Anti-Voter Executive Order Challenged by Voting Rights Coalition

Young voices shape the future. We’re inviting Americans 18–30 to share bold ideas for strengthening democracy in essays, art, video, and more. Finalists receive $1,000 + national recognition. Learn more @ http://democracydefendersfund.org/future-prize

BREAKING: Along with @lawyerscomm.bsky.social we sued DHS and ICE for refusing to disclose how they're using facial recognition apps to surveil the public. The agencies ignored legal deadlines and produced zero records.

BREAKING: We filed 2 lawsuits against DOJ & DHS for failure to respond to FOIA requests about investigations into Tom Homan’s alleged $50K bribe & pay-to-play contracting scheme. The public has a right to know if gov't officials are abusing taxpayer funds.

Turning extreme ideas into policy doesn't make them legal. Powerful words from DDF's Taryn Wilgus Null. This applies to the attack on birthright citizenship in Barbara v. Trump and every other lawless move the White House makes.

We have filed suit on behalf of Adrián Rengel, a Venezuelan immigrant who was detained without due process, lied to about where he was being sent, and deported to El Salvador's CECOT prison in defiance of a federal court order. www.democracydefendersfund.org/prs/03.24.26...

BREAKING: The DOJ is demanding Oklahoma hand over private voter data — and we're intervening to stop it. The DOJ wants SSNs, DOBs, addresses & more with no legal basis. Alongside partners, we're defending every Oklahoma voter's right to participate without fear.

BREAKING: Voice of America employees and coalition of press freedom organizations sue U.S. government to stop illegal press censorship and the White House from making VOA little more than a propaganda outlet. https://www.democracydefendersfund.org/prs/03.23.26-pr

AG Bondi & DAG Blanche must answer for DOJ's continued failure to release the Epstein files — 3 months past the legal deadline. ~3 million pages withheld, no redaction index, suspects & gov't officials over-redacted, and documents secretly re-redacted after initial review.

149 former judges across party lines are backing Anthropic's fight against DoD. The message is simple: when the executive branch exceeds its authority, the judiciary has both the power and the duty to intervene. www.democracydefendersfund.org/prs/03.18.26...

The GENIUS Act—passed last summer—fails to address Trump’s stablecoin conflicts of interest and the market risks that could result from them. ​ Our new report explores Trump’s crypto connections and unprecedented risks to U.S. markets. http://democracydefendersfund.org/crypto

BREAKING: Along with @ldadorg.bsky.social we have filed an ethics complaint against Boris Epshteyn — targeting his alleged role leading the Trump administration's campaign to intimidate & silence major law firms.

LAST DAY to vote for our @netrootsnation.bsky.social panel! Elections have long been the domain of states and localities — but that tradition is under threat. We'll cover the legal, communications, and mobilization tools to protect it. Vote now → bit.ly/DDFnetroots

NEW: USD1 is now the 3rd-largest stablecoin in the world. Our new report breaks down exactly how it got there — foreign cash, a presidential pardon & gutted regulations. www.democracydefendersfund.org/crypto

BREAKING: Together with @publiccitizen.bsky.social, we're demanding the resignation of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Lutnick told a subcommittee he "did not have any relationship" with Epstein & "barely had anything to do with him." The Epstein files say otherwise.

BREAKING: We just filed a FOIA request seeking the legal basis for Trump's unilateral strikes on Iran. The administration has offered multiple, conflicting explanations for Operation Epic Fury—none satisfy the legal standard. The American public deserves answers.

A free press requires independent media. If allowed, the Ellisons would have a stake in CBS news, TikTok + CNN. We joined a coalition calling on state AGs to scrutinize the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger: www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/u...

BREAKING: 180+ former federal & state judges—from both parties—filed an amicus brief warning of WH attempts to turn SCOTUS shadow docket into settled law. The same officials attacking judges now want SCOTUS to punish the courts for ruling against them.

BREAKING: We are demanding an investigation into Jared Kushner's appointment as Special Envoy for Peace. Kushner's firm has received BILLIONS from Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds — the same governments he's now negotiating with.

Today, we are living through the opening act of a second Lost Cause. Our colleagues Jenice Robinson and Tianna Mays break down the quintessentially American pattern - and why recognizing it is how we fight back. contrarian.substack.com/p/trumps-plo...

Netroots Nation public voting is open! Federal interference is putting our elections at risk. Vote for our panel to learn how communities can protect election workers and keep voting power local. Cast your vote → bit.ly/DDFnetroots

BREAKING: Together with Platkin LLP, we are demanding an investigation into whether Trump reversed AI chip export controls to benefit a foreign spy chief who secretly paid $500M into his crypto company. The American people deserve answers, national security cannot be for sale.

BREAKING: The Supreme Court just ruled that Trump’s tariffs were illegal. Basic civics: Congress writes the laws, and the courts check the executive.The Court rightly interpreted the statute and reaffirmed that tariff power belongs to Congress. We filed an amicus brief urging this exact outcome.

BREAKING: Together with our partners, we just filed our merits brief at the Supreme Court defending birthright citizenship. Trump's executive order is unconstitutional, contradicts 125+ years of precedent, and conflicts with federal law. Oral argument are on April 1.

We're headed to Netroots Nation in Philadelphia this June — but we need your vote first! Support our panel: "Standing Up to Federal Intimidation & Interference in Elections" Cast your vote → bit.ly/DDFnetroots

BREAKING : We @democracydefendersfund.org are suing the FBI for stonewalling records on its abruptly closed investigation into Homan’s alleged pay-to-play scheme He allegedly took 50k in a CAVA bag! We want the tape & more & we'll fight 'til we win 👇 www.democracydefendersfund.org/prs/02.17.26...

BREAKING: We’re suing the FBI for refusing to release records on its abruptly closed investigation into Tom Homan’s alleged pay-to-play scheme. If a senior White House official took $50K to peddle contracts, the public has a right to know.

We filed a complaint demanding an investigation into whether AG Bondi coerced Minnesota officials for voting rolls by using the threat of intensified immigration enforcement. Sensitive voter data should not be used as a bargaining chip.

Public land is not a presidential perk. Proud to stand with our partners in fighting this egregious attempt to take over public land.

Musk came to DC, chainsaw in hand, dismantling USAID & other agencies with an UNACCOUNTABLE team We & our partners sued Now the feds have filed to shield him from accountability We won't let that happen -TN

The House just passed the SAVE Act. "Backers of this bill are contributing to a coordinated effort to undermine faith in our elections, suppress voter turnout, and normalize federal overreach into state election systems." Full statement from our Legal Director here 👇

Trump’s family crypto business poses an unprecedented threat to our economy. Binance holds 87% of USD1, the Trump family’s Treasury-backed stablecoin. If Binance cashes out, it could destabilize U.S. financial markets. Here’s how: contrarian.substack.com/p/a-five-ala...

We need to talk about this because corporate media won't. 1. The FBI knew about at least 10 co-conspirators who enabled Epstein 2. The FBI received multiple tips from women reporting Epstein’s abuse, some explicitly named Trump 3. The DOJ has redacted far beyond what the law allows Read more.

BREAKING: @democracydefendersfund.org & our partners just filed a restraining order on behalf of AFGE, @aflcio.org & others to block any new FEMA cuts & reverse unlawful workforce reductions Communities recovering from winter storms need FEMA strong—unlawful cuts hurt disaster response -TN

Trump’s family crypto business continues to pose a systemic risk to the U.S. economy. Cryptocurrency exchange Binance holds 87% of USD1, the Trump family’s Treasury-backed stablecoin—meaning a large-scale redemption could destabilize U.S. financial markets.

New @axios.com reporting confirms it: Trump’s crypto corruption is destabilizing markets. This is a direct threat to America’s financial system. We detail the danger:

BREAKING: We filed a third letter to DOJ’s OIG after the department omitted communications from top officials in its release of more than 2 million Epstein-related pages. Claiming “full compliance” while hiding leadership records and narrowing the search is wrong—plain and simple.

BREAKING: We’re suing to stop Trump’s corrupt & illegal “Gold Card” scheme @democracydefendersfund.org joins @aaup.org & workers to block a pay-to-play visa that flouts the law This is about the rule of law—the president can't auction U.S. visas to the highest bidder @nytimes.com 👇 -TN

When the executive defies court orders, the legal community raises the alarm & the cost. Lawyers push for sanctions and contempt, courts apply pressure, and civil society amplifies accountability—forcing compliance. Read more about their successes here:

Defending democracy means defending the Constitution. Courts, litigants, and civil society have blocked attacks on core rights—from the First Amendment to birthright citizenship. Vigilance remains essential. Our analysis:

Days before Trump’s inauguration, a UAE-backed investor secretly took a major stake in a Trump-linked crypto company. Months later, the administration granted the UAE access to tightly guarded AI chip technology. The deal, revealed this weekend, raises serious conflict of interest concerns.

There's a long list of ethics and legal standards to consider when officials appear to be using their public office for private gain. We outline several in our 2025 complaint when Trump tried to shakedown the DOJ for $230M in taxpayer funds. Now he's suing the IRS for $10B.

BREAKING: Federal court STRIKES DOWN part of Trump’s voter reg. EO He can’t rewrite election law Ruling halts ID requirements for voter registration & military & overseas ballots @democracydefendersfund.org is proud to work W/ @campaignlegal.org on behalf of LULAC to protect voters -TN

DOJ is trying to pass partial disclosure & illegal redactions off as “full compliance” with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Our Executive Chair, @normeisen.bsky.social, explains why that claim doesn’t hold up:

DOJ released more Epstein records today. That doesn't change the facts: - more than a month late - extensively over-redacted - key files still unlawfully withheld Withholding these records violates the law. Partial disclosure is not compliance.

The Trump admin is relentless in its quest to undermine our right to vote. Pam Bondi's attempt to seize voter rolls in Minnesota is just an example. Her demands are coercive and unlawful—and should not fly under the radar. 22 state AGs agree:

ICYMI: Trump’s family crypto business filed for a federal bank charter. It’s yet another alarming way he’s entangling his business ventures in our financial system, which HE’s been trusted to regulate. DDF’s team explains:

BREAKING: We joined unions, nonprofits & local governments challenging DHS's unlawful cuts to FEMA staff. The cuts not only leave our communities high and dry when disasters strike—they violate congressional protections that allow FEMA to do its job.

Stephen Miller & Sec. Noem have cost innocent people their lives and trampled the rights of thousands more w/ warrantless home invasions and racial profiling. Both must resign. DHS exists to make us more secure. But right now it's doing the opposite. www.democracydefendersfund.org/prs/01.27.26...