For decades, presidents and Congress have treated cybersecurity as a bipartisan priority. But a new report from @issueonereform.bsky.social warns that cuts to agencies like CISA, which defend American elections from cyberattacks, put U.S. security at risk. issueone.org/articles/ame...

Statewide and local leaders are elected by the people, not politicians. Redistricting efforts, in an off-cycle year, is part of a bigger strategy to change the rules in order to change the game entirely. punchbowl.news/article/camp...

ICYMI >> The U.S. Department of Justice sued Maine and Oregon, demanding that their secretaries of state turn over personal information of their state’s registered voters. www.npr.org/2025/09/17/n...

A letter signed by 42 former federal judges calls for threats against sitting judges to stop. “We are speaking out to protect the Constitution and all that it stands for,” the former judges said. news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...

@miattygen.bsky.social Dana Nessel has filed an amicus brief in support of @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social’s lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s unlawful deployment of National Guard troops to the District of Columbia. Read more at mi.gov/agnews

Our research is clear: Americans overwhelmingly oppose political violence. That’s a bipartisan truth and a call for leaders everywhere to stand united. statesunited.org/resources/am...

“It is all wrong, and it makes us all less safe. During moments like these, I believe we have a responsibility to be clear and unequivocal in calling out all forms of political violence, making clear it is all wrong." -- @GovernorShapiro apnews.com/article/char...

Deploying federal troops to police Americans is not a long-term fix for public safety. Sustainable solutions come from empowering state and local law enforcement who know our communities best. apnews.com/article/trum...

It’s National Voter Registration Day! With over 100,000 state and local elections happening across the country this year, getting registered to vote is just the first step to making sure you’re #VoteReady. @natlvoterregday.bsky.social nationalvoterregistrationday.org/register-to-...

Today is International Day of Democracy. ✨ It’s a reminder that every voice matters in shaping the world we live in and tackling the issues we care about most. Democracy is strongest when we all take part.

This Hispanic Heritage Month — and all year round — we’re proud to celebrate the diverse contributions of Hispanic and Latin American communities in strengthening the fabric of our democracy.

“Political violence is not like the weather — it is under our control,” @rachelkleinfeld.bsky.social said. “In communities where politicians and people across political persuasions say enough is enough, we see violence come down.” www.kansascity.com/news/nation-...

From Minnesota to Utah, political violence has torn apart families and shaken our nation. This is a moment to lead by example for the next generation—choosing empathy instead of anger, kindness instead of hate, and unity over division.

Political violence has no place in our democracy. Americans agree—by overwhelming margins and across party lines. Read more about our findings and learn what state leaders are doing to condemn violence in all its forms: statesunited.org/resources/am...

NGA Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Vice Chair Maryland @govwesmoore.bsky.social have issued the following statement condemning political violence in every form. www.nga.org/news/press-r...

The shooting and death of Charlie Kirk is horrifying, and I’m heartbroken for his family. No matter who you are or what you believe, there is never a place for violence in our politics. This is a dark day for our country.

Retired generals agree: our military shouldn’t be used for domestic law enforcement or as political pawns. Thank you to the leaders at @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social for speaking up and to the @statesunited.org team for an excellent brief. statesunited.org/resources/ne...

BREAKING NEWS >> @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social and a group of retired senior military leaders file amicus brief in Newsom v. Trump, warning that federalizing and deploying the CA National Guard over state objections politicizes the military and endangers democracy. statesunited.org/resources/ne...

In Massachusetts, a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration cannot freeze nearly $3 billion in federal funding to Harvard University, finding the cuts were arbitrary, a violation of freedom of speech, and ultimately illegal. www.masslive.com/news/2025/09...

National Disability Voting Rights Week is here. We’re proud to celebrate accessible voting and the power of disabled voters in strengthening our democracy. 🩵 Go to @aapd.com to learn more: www.aapd.com/disability-v...

In Arizona, Illinois, and Michigan, state election officials responded to the Justice Department’s ongoing probes by refusing to provide sensitive voter information, citing concerns that doing so would violate both federal and state law. azmirror.com/briefs/arizo...

Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld a lower court’s decision that found the president did not have the legal authority to impose most of his sweeping tariffs. Get the facts in our latest update. ⬇️ statesunited.org/resources/fa...

We are suing to defend DC home rule and to stop the unlawful deployment of the National Guard. Our nation was founded on the fundamental principles of freedom and self-governance that are stake in this case. No city in America should be subject to involuntary military occupation.

Washington, DC, officials are suing the Trump administration over the National Guard deployment, alleging the use of troops without local leaders' consent violates federal law https://cnn.it/4g6Tp2p

In his administration’s latest effort to gut Congressionally-approved funding for essential programs, the president used a rarely invoked and likely unlawful maneuver, known as a “pocket rescission,” to propose canceling $4.9 billion in foreign aid. statesunited.org/resources/fa...

BREAKING NEWS >> Former Republican Governors Bill Weld, @govwhitman.bsky.social, @schwarzenegger.bsky.social, and Marc Racicot call on the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold Voting Rights Act protections for minority voters in a Louisiana redistricting case. statesunited.org/louisiana-re...

“Instead of this attempt to undermine the law, the appropriate way is to identify ways to reduce excessive spending through the bipartisan, annual appropriations process,” Senator Susan Collins (R) wrote in a statement. thehill.com/business/bud...

Earlier today, a federal judge ruled that Trump’s federalization and deployment of the National Guard to address anti-immigration protests in Los Angeles was illegal. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/02/u...

A judge ruled that Trump can't act as national police chief, declaring that the president broke the law when he deployed troops to Los Angeles.

More than 6 in 10 Americans disagree that Trump should be able to direct the Justice Department to pursue charges against his political opponents, according to a new survey. statesunited.org/resources/ju...

America wouldn't be what it is today without our workers and the labor movement that established wage standards, safer working conditions, reasonable hours, and more. To fight for democracy is to fight for American workers and their lasting legacy on our nation.

Election administration is a state power, not a presidential one. Trump’s threats to eliminate mail-in voting are not only reckless and unconstitutional — they risk forcing voters into long lines unnecessarily just to cast a ballot.

For nearly a decade, false claims about mailed-out ballots have been pushed. These lies are a strategy to sow doubt and weaken democratic participation. Read our ED’s op-ed dismantling myths:

The independence of the U.S. Department of Justice is essential for maintaining a functioning democracy and the fair enforcement of laws. Get the facts about how federal law enforcement is being used for retaliation against the president’s political opponents: statesunited.org/resources/fa...

The president has no authority to dictate state election laws. Arizona Sec. of State Adrian Fontes makes it clear: The Constitution puts that power in the hands of states. www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-pre...

Gov. Pritzker rejected Trump’s National Guard threat—calling it “unconstitutional and un-American.” Americans agree: They want local leaders and state officials, not the president, to guide how their communities are kept safe. www.politico.com/news/2025/08...

According to Pew Research Center, most Americans favor expanded early voting and vote –by-mail. www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...

NEW SURVEY: The Constitution gives states—not presidents—the power to run elections. And Americans agree: 6 in 10 say they don’t want Trump taking a larger role in running elections. statesunited.org/resources/el...

The TX House passed its plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts after lawmakers who left the state to block the plan returned. The plan fulfills Trump’s request to give Republicans an advantage in 5 districts currently represented by Democrats. www.texastribune.org/2025/08/20/t...

ICYMI >> A federal judge ruled that Alina Habba, President Trump’s choice for New Jersey’s U.S. Attorney, is unlawfully holding her position. Habba’s actions since July “may be declared void”. www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...

In August Tina Peters was convicted of multiple felonies, including election tampering, and sentenced to nine years in prison. We must hold those who try to interfere in elections and the rule of law accountable. coloradonewsline.com/briefs/color...

A new survey says that a majority of Washingtonians strongly oppose Trump’s takeover of D.C. police and the National Guard’s deployment in the capital. www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

In America, every person is guaranteed due process. Full stop. It’s critical that the government follow the law while it enforces the law. theconversation.com/due-process-...

NEW: Most Americans agree that Trump should respect court rulings, even when courts rule against him. statesunited.org/resources/am...

📊Our survey shows fewer than 1 in 4 Americans support giving a president the power to deploy the National Guard without a governor’s consent. The American people agree: local leaders know best how to keep their communities safe. statesunited.org/resources/na...

The National Guard isn’t meant to police Americans. It exists to support states, under their governors. Fewer than 1 in 4 Americans support deploying the National Guard without the Governor's consent. Get the facts: statesunited.org/resources/fa...

Residents of Washington, D.C., overwhelmingly oppose President Trump’s takeover of the D.C. police and the presence of federal law enforcement and the National Guard on District streets, a new poll found.

📩 Mail voting is safe, secure and: ✔ Used in every state ✔ Protected by overlapping security systems ✔ Popular with Americans across parties Get the facts ⬇️

“The rule of law does not defend itself,” writes ABA President William R. Bay. “Lawyers do.” www.abajournal.com/magazine/art...