Democracy Defenders Fund

BREAKING: We @DDFund_ have submitted a series of Freedom of Information Act requests seeking records referencing the DOJ’s investigations of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell that mention President Trump. We will update as the case develops. democracydefendersfund.org/prs/07.22.25-pr

Judge Nancy Gertner on @MSNBC: Emil Bove “checks every box in a bad way.” 75+ retired judges call on the Senate to reject him. With multiple disqualifying actions, his nomination threatens the integrity of the judiciary.

“No one is born a judge. You prove your neutrality at DOJ. Emil Bove proved the opposite.” On @MSNBC Judge Nancy Gertner calls Bove nomination unprecedented and joins 75+ retired judges across the spectrum warning the Senate Judiciary Committee that he’s unfit for a lifetime seat

BREAKING: we @DDFund_ are joining this historic statement from OVER SIX HUNDRED nonpartisan nonprofit orgs We stand united against Congress' false attacks on organizations providing critical services to the American people! 👉 democracydefendersfund.org/prs/07.16.25-pr

BREAKING: 600+ nonprofit & nonpartisan orgs have come together to condemn a Congressional effort targeting civic groups with invasive inquiries, without any evidence of wrongdoing. This is a dangerous abuse of power. Read the letter HERE: democracydefendersfund.org/prs/07.16.25-pr

"There appears to be a clear conflict of interest here. Public officials should not make decisions where the potential for personal financial gain exists, much less when those decisions could affect millions of homeowners.” - Virginia Canter, Anticorruption & Ethics Chief Counsel

NEW: We @DDfund_ have submitted a letter urging the Inspector General to investigate FHFA Director William J. Pulte for potential conflicts of interest after he disclosed owning millions of $$$ in crypto. democracydefendersfund.org/prs/07.15.25-p…

BREAKING: A federal court has just blocked Trump's birthright citizenship order Following the decision, Tianna Mays, Legal Director of Democracy Defenders, issued the following statement:

The Senate Judiciary Committee is trying to jam Emil Bove through the nomination process WITHOUT proper vetting That’s why a coalition of fmr fed prosecutors signed a letter urging the committee to reject the nomination 1/x

BREAKING: Former federal prosecutors are calling on Senate Judiciary to stop rushing Emil Bove’s nomination without basic vetting. Senators must demand answers before confirming Trump’s personal lawyer to a lifetime judgeship. washingtonpost.com/national-secur…

BREAKING: Tech executives will now be senior advisors to the Army while their companies chase millions in defense contracts. Today, DDF submitted a letter to DoD calling for an immediate investigation into their conflicts of interest. 🔗democracydefendersfund.org/prs/07.1.25-pr

BREAKING: The City of Los Angeles has filed an amicus brief challenging the federal government's deployment of National Guard troops & Marines in Los Angeles amid ongoing protests. We are proud to serve as co-counsel with the Los Angeles City Attorney. democracydefendersfund.org/prs/06.12.25-pr

Executive Chair Amb. Norm Eisen (ret.) released the following statement in response to the deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles by President Trump:

BREAKING: Musk turned a government role into a profit machine Our NEW report reveals how Elon Musk used his position in the Trump Administration to profit from government influence, while undermining public protections and ethics oversight Read HERE: democracydefendersfund.org/prs/06.06.25-pr

BREAKING: Along with @LDADemocracy, and top legal experts we have filed a formal complaint urging the Florida Bar to investigate AG Pam Bondi for misconduct. Her “zealous advocacy” policy reportedly pushed DOJ lawyers to violate ethics—or face firing. democracydefendersfund.org/prs/06.05.25

BREAKING: A group of ex-conservative officials filed an amicus brief opposing Trump’s use of the AEA, calling it unconstitutional They stress existing immigration & criminal laws already protect public safety without infringing civil liberties Read HERE: democracydefendersfund.org/prs/06.03.25_2…

BREAKING: @LWVFlorida and @LULAC filed for a preliminary injunction to block House Bill 1205. If passed, the law would create major financial and legal barriers, making it harder for Floridians to propose constitutional amendments. Full complaint HERE: democracydefendersfund.org/prs/06.03.25-pr

BREAKING: A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction in our TSA collective bargaining case against DHS Sec. Kristi Noem. TSA workers’ union rights will be protected while the case moves forward—a major win for workers’ protections. 🔗democracydefendersfund.org/prs/06.02.25-pr