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@democracydefendersfund.org

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Democracy Defenders Fund is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to stopping democratic backsliding and restoring American democracy. democracydefendersfund.org

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@democracydefendersfund.orgOct 6, 2026, 6:29 PM

For many young people, college is where they’re voting for the first time. If getting to the polls is difficult, unfamiliar, or time-consuming, the barrier isn’t a lack of civic interest—it’s access. Our new brief digs in.

@democracydefendersfund.orgOct 6, 2026, 4:49 PM

Davey Hearn was subjected to a wrongful arrest, 5hr detention, and felony indictment after the admin’s botched renovation. We’re calling for investigations into the DOJ + DOI’s gross incompetence, suppression of evidence, & misconduct. This clear abuse of power demands accountability.

@democracydefendersfund.orgOct 6, 2026, 3:01 PM

For decades, an organized effort has reshaped the fed judiciary around a specific vision of economic power.

The result: weaker worker protections, less competition, and less corporate accountability.

From @wedemandjustice.bsky.social & @groundwork.bsky.social https://demandjustice.org/oligarchy/

@democracydefendersfund.orgOct 5, 2026, 7:11 PM

Young people aren’t “future voters.” They’re eligible voters now. Their participation is essential to a healthy democracy—and making sure they can exercise their right to vote means paying attention to the barriers that can stand between young people and the ballot. Read our new brief:

@democracydefendersfund.orgOct 1, 2026, 10:32 PM

Yesterday, the court ordered DOJ to expedite our FOIA requests for the Epstein files. DOJ should have been moving already. Now they have a court order. We’ll keep the pressure on until the records are public.

@democracydefendersfund.orgOct 1, 2026, 3:47 PM

BREAKING: Vandalism charges against Davey Hearn are dismissed with prejudice, meaning DOJ cannot bring the case against him again. The DOJ's own records show there was no crime. The rule of law prevailed & the Trump admin's attempt to make an innocent American pay for its poor decisions failed.

@normeisen.bsky.socialSep 30, 2026, 9:55 PMReposted by @democracydefendersfund.org

BIG WIN for making the Epstein Files public

Judge Kollar-Kotelly grants summary judgment to us at @democracydefendersfund.org

Orders DOJ to get busy giving us the docs. We will hold their feet to the fire!

@democracydefendersfund.orgSep 29, 2026, 10:32 PM

“As illegal as it is heartless” Thousands of families are at risk of foreclosure following HUD’s illegal policy changes & sudden cuts to housing support. We & Jacobson Lawyers Group are fighting this injustice in a new lawsuit on behalf of National Urban League & 9 other nonprofits.

@normeisen.bsky.socialSep 29, 2026, 9:41 PMReposted by @democracydefendersfund.org

BREAKING: @democracydefendersfund.org & Jacobson Lawyers Group just sued HUD for 10 housing nonprofits

Trump's HUD delayed their grants for months while they kept helping families facing foreclosure. Then it canceled $56M outright

Unlawful & unkind in equal measure -- See you in court👇 -TN

@democracydefendersfund.orgSep 28, 2026, 10:06 PM

Trump goes full-Orwell—using our tax dollars to run partisan propaganda ads.

Congress has strict anti-propaganda clauses for a reason: to prevent "a government sponsored propaganda machine aimed at discrediting and neutralizing political opposition."

Our team & @rwpusa.bsky.social dive in:

@democracydefendersfund.orgSep 28, 2026, 7:44 PM

In June, SCOTUS confirmed the Constitution puts "the question of citizenship ‘once and forever [to] rest.'" But Trump is still trying to rewrite the Constitution and the 14th Amendment by executive fiat. We & partners just filed a lawsuit to challenge his latest attack on birthright citizenship.

@democracydefendersfund.orgSep 27, 2026, 7:00 PM

The right to peacefully protest is a cornerstone of our democracy.

Counterterrorism expert @tomjoscelyn.bsky.social and DDF’s Allison Rice examine how the Trump administration's war on "domestic terror" threatens free speech, civil society, and First Amendment protections.

@democracydefendersfund.orgSep 25, 2026, 10:46 PM

The Trump administration tried to use a government shutdown to fire federal workers. Unions fought back—and won. Under the new settlement, federal agencies can’t include mass firings in their shutdown plans. Proud to have fought alongside partners to stop this unlawful scheme.

@democracydefendersfund.orgSep 22, 2026, 4:55 PM

We’re taking on Trump Media’s scheme to sell wealthy traders early access to the president’s market-moving posts. Today at 1 PM PT, San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu will lay out the case against Truth API. Proud to fight alongside his office & WLG & Platkin LLP. Tune in live:

@democracydefendersfund.orgSep 22, 2026, 2:05 PM

BREAKING: San Francisco is suing Trump Media over Truth Social’s scheme to sell wealthy trading firms early access to Trump’s market-moving posts. We’re proud to be fighting alongside the City Attorney & WLG & Platkin LLP to stop the monetization of public office—and protect a fair marketplace.

@democracydefendersfund.orgSep 20, 2026, 3:09 PM

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

@democracydefendersfund.orgSep 18, 2026, 9:47 PM

East Potomac Park was designated for “the recreation and pleasure of the people.”

We’re back in court with @democracyforward.org & Abbe Lowell to challenge the administration’s ongoing actions at the historic park, including unlawful dumping of toxic debris.

@democracydefendersfund.orgSep 18, 2026, 7:17 PM

This case is about more than the midterms. We’re asking the court to establish a clear rule protecting voters from federal intimidation at the ballot box—now and in future elections.

@democracydefendersfund.orgSep 18, 2026, 7:17 PM

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.

@democracydefendersfund.orgSep 18, 2026, 7:17 PM

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. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/u...

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