The Protect the Protest coalition
@protecttheprotest.bsky.social
A task force of nonprofit organizations that have combined our expertise and collective power to fight back against SLAPPs and protect the free speech of public interest advocates in the United States. Shares ≠ endorsements. #StopSLAPPs #ProtectTheProtest
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What is a SLAPP? 🧵
The Protect the Protest coalition is made up of organizations that understand the threat of SLAPPs; many of us have been targets ourselves.
We have combined our expertise and collective power to fight back.
www.protecttheprotest.org
The Protect the Protest coalition is made up of organizations that understand the threat of SLAPPs; many of us have been targets ourselves.
We have combined our expertise and collective power to fight back.
www.protecttheprotest.org
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Trump keeps turning to the right-wing Capital Research Center for nonprofits to attack. These are the environmental organizations in its crosshairs.
Their alleged violation? Supporting civil disobedience. 1/
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October 29, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Trump keeps turning to the right-wing Capital Research Center for nonprofits to attack. These are the environmental organizations in its crosshairs.
Their alleged violation? Supporting civil disobedience. 1/
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Their alleged violation? Supporting civil disobedience. 1/
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‼️ ICYMI: Amazon Ring announced a partnership with the notorious surveillance tech company Flock, which was recently exposed for secretly sharing camera data w/ ICE & law enforcement investigating people who travel for abortion care.
October 30, 2025 at 7:31 PM
‼️ ICYMI: Amazon Ring announced a partnership with the notorious surveillance tech company Flock, which was recently exposed for secretly sharing camera data w/ ICE & law enforcement investigating people who travel for abortion care.
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🚨On Nov 1, the Trump admin will cut off food assistance for 42M people, including 16M kids – while continuing to fund oil & gas development. This administration is working around the clock to please its fossil fuel donors while starving families. nyti.ms/47zaxtR
The Government Is Shut Down. But Not for Fossil Fuels.
www.nytimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 8:09 PM
🚨On Nov 1, the Trump admin will cut off food assistance for 42M people, including 16M kids – while continuing to fund oil & gas development. This administration is working around the clock to please its fossil fuel donors while starving families. nyti.ms/47zaxtR
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I have been charged in a federal indictment sought by the Department of Justice.
This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I’m not backing down, and we’re going to win.
This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I’m not backing down, and we’re going to win.
October 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I have been charged in a federal indictment sought by the Department of Justice.
This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I’m not backing down, and we’re going to win.
This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I’m not backing down, and we’re going to win.
🚨 A #ProtectTheProtest coalition member has been convicted for exercising her constitutional rights.
Animal rescuer Zoe Rosenberg was just found guilty of felony conspiracy and 3 misdemeanors for her rescue of four chickens from Perdue's Petaluma Poultry. Zoe was represented by Chris Carraway, of Animal Activist Legal Defense Project (@AALDP-DU.bsky.social), and attorney Kevin Little.
October 29, 2025 at 11:26 PM
🚨 A #ProtectTheProtest coalition member has been convicted for exercising her constitutional rights.
"The existence of the interagency group indicates the administration’s push to deploy government power against Trump’s perceived foes is broader and more systematic than previously reported."
Wide-ranging group of US officials pursues Trump's fight against ‘Deep State’
(Corrects garbled and missing words in sixth paragraph) By Jonathan Landay, Sarah N.
www.yahoo.com
October 23, 2025 at 6:25 PM
"The existence of the interagency group indicates the administration’s push to deploy government power against Trump’s perceived foes is broader and more systematic than previously reported."
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Project Esther details plans to suppress protest and free speech, target faculty and staff, destroy student groups, and militarize campuses.
October 22, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Project Esther details plans to suppress protest and free speech, target faculty and staff, destroy student groups, and militarize campuses.
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Dissent is not grounds for deportation.
Appeals court judges — including a Trump appointee — voice doubt over Trump’s bid to deport Mahmoud Khalil
The Trump administration is seeking to overturn a district judge who ordered Khalil released.
www.politico.com
October 22, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Dissent is not grounds for deportation.
"Instead of promoting genuine pipeline safety, this kind of legislation targets free speech and the right to dissent at pipeline sites, attacking the ability of communities to meaningfully oppose and provide input into...pipeline projects that threaten their well-being and livelihoods."
The U.S. Fossil Fuel Industry is Criminalizing People Who Speak Up About High-Risk Projects | EarthRights International
This is the first part of an EarthRights series on criminalization. Criminalization occurs when powerful politicians and business leaders weaponize the legal system to silence their critics. This can ...
earthrights.org
October 22, 2025 at 6:24 PM
"Instead of promoting genuine pipeline safety, this kind of legislation targets free speech and the right to dissent at pipeline sites, attacking the ability of communities to meaningfully oppose and provide input into...pipeline projects that threaten their well-being and livelihoods."
This type of surveillance erodes our constitutional right to free speech. It's an intentional tactic to being used to weaken opposition to the Trump administration by scaring dissenters into silence.
“The Trump administration’s use of surveillance to track and intimidate UAW members is a direct assault on the First Amendment—and an attack on every working person in this country.” - @uaw.org President Shawn Fain.
Workers and labor unions step up in the fight against fascism.
#1u #UnionStrong
Workers and labor unions step up in the fight against fascism.
#1u #UnionStrong
Labor Unions Sue Trump Administration to Stop Ideological Surveillance of Free Speech Online - Muslim Advocates
Viewpoint-based Online Surveillance of Permanent Residents and Visa Holders Violates First Amendment, Lawsuit Argues Oct. 16, 2025 Press contact: golnaz@muslimadvocates.org NEW YORK—The United Automo...
muslimadvocates.org
October 21, 2025 at 8:25 PM
This type of surveillance erodes our constitutional right to free speech. It's an intentional tactic to being used to weaken opposition to the Trump administration by scaring dissenters into silence.
“'This trend reflects a worrying shift towards the normalisation of exceptional measures in dealing with dissenting voices,' said Yosra Frawes, the head of the Maghreb and Middle East desk at FIDH."
#ProtestTheProtest
#ProtestTheProtest
Right to protest is under sustained attack in the west, report finds
Counter-terror laws being ‘weaponised’ against pro-Palestine groups in UK, US, France and Germany, says FIDH
www.theguardian.com
October 16, 2025 at 8:50 PM
“'This trend reflects a worrying shift towards the normalisation of exceptional measures in dealing with dissenting voices,' said Yosra Frawes, the head of the Maghreb and Middle East desk at FIDH."
#ProtestTheProtest
#ProtestTheProtest
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EXCLUSIVE: A cell-site simulator, commonly referred to as an IMSI-catcher or "Stingray," may have been used at the ICE facility in Portland.
Analysis of cellular signals in the area showed phones receiving abnormal spikes in requests for their unique identifiers. san.com/cc/exclusive...
Analysis of cellular signals in the area showed phones receiving abnormal spikes in requests for their unique identifiers. san.com/cc/exclusive...
Exclusive: Fake cellphone tower likely surveilled protesters at Portland ICE facility
Law enforcement officials may have deployed a secretive cellphone surveillance technology last weekend at Portland’s ICE facility.
san.com
October 11, 2025 at 5:51 PM
EXCLUSIVE: A cell-site simulator, commonly referred to as an IMSI-catcher or "Stingray," may have been used at the ICE facility in Portland.
Analysis of cellular signals in the area showed phones receiving abnormal spikes in requests for their unique identifiers. san.com/cc/exclusive...
Analysis of cellular signals in the area showed phones receiving abnormal spikes in requests for their unique identifiers. san.com/cc/exclusive...
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President Trump is trying to deploy the military and federal law enforcement in U.S. cities to stoke fear, suppress free speech, and expand his power by any means necessary.
People across the country must keep pushing back and advocating for their communities and their rights.
People across the country must keep pushing back and advocating for their communities and their rights.
October 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
President Trump is trying to deploy the military and federal law enforcement in U.S. cities to stoke fear, suppress free speech, and expand his power by any means necessary.
People across the country must keep pushing back and advocating for their communities and their rights.
People across the country must keep pushing back and advocating for their communities and their rights.
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News outlets are right to not play along with the Defense Department directive that tries to force reporters to only publish information officially authorized by the department.
This is government censorship, plain and simple.
This is government censorship, plain and simple.
Media outlets, including Fox News and CNN, refuse to sign Pentagon's press access rules | CNN Business
The Pentagon is telling beat reporters to sign restrictive new rules by Tuesday or surrender their press passes by Wednesday. Many news organizations are rejecting the ultimatum and saying they will not sign.
www.cnn.com
October 14, 2025 at 7:31 PM
News outlets are right to not play along with the Defense Department directive that tries to force reporters to only publish information officially authorized by the department.
This is government censorship, plain and simple.
This is government censorship, plain and simple.
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October 14, 2025 at 8:34 PM
There's a more secure alternative to texting via your phone's native messaging app. Signal is a free app that employs end-to-end encryption and we have a step-by-step guide to help you learn how to use it. ssd.eff.org/module/how-...
This #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we’re honoring Indigenous-led protest movements that have shaped the collective struggle for justice, and the act of protest as we know it today.
From Black Hills to Oak Flat, Indigenous leaders have put everything on the line to protect land, water, and life itself.
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From Black Hills to Oak Flat, Indigenous leaders have put everything on the line to protect land, water, and life itself.
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October 13, 2025 at 3:49 PM
This #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we’re honoring Indigenous-led protest movements that have shaped the collective struggle for justice, and the act of protest as we know it today.
From Black Hills to Oak Flat, Indigenous leaders have put everything on the line to protect land, water, and life itself.
👇
From Black Hills to Oak Flat, Indigenous leaders have put everything on the line to protect land, water, and life itself.
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Like I said: Kristi Noem is a liar, has no honor, and we are lucky that we have a proud protest tradition that shows this administration we are not backing down. 🫡🐸🐔
October 9, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Like I said: Kristi Noem is a liar, has no honor, and we are lucky that we have a proud protest tradition that shows this administration we are not backing down. 🫡🐸🐔
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The powers the Trump administration is trying to create "could easily be used against them by a future administration," FPF's @seth-stern.bsky.social told @sentientmedia.org.
"Legislation and legal precedents and norms outlive any one presidency."
"Legislation and legal precedents and norms outlive any one presidency."
Journalism Has Become More Challenging, for Reporters and Sources
Researchers are more reluctant to give interviews since Trump returned to the White House.
sentientmedia.org
October 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The powers the Trump administration is trying to create "could easily be used against them by a future administration," FPF's @seth-stern.bsky.social told @sentientmedia.org.
"Legislation and legal precedents and norms outlive any one presidency."
"Legislation and legal precedents and norms outlive any one presidency."
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Huge win! Exxon will postpone its plans for a large new plastics plant in the Gulf Coast of Texas!
This came after an environmental group filed a lawsuit to fight this toxic project.
insideclimatenews.org/news/0610202...
This came after an environmental group filed a lawsuit to fight this toxic project.
insideclimatenews.org/news/0610202...
Exxon Steps Back From Texas Gulf Coast Plastics Plant - Inside Climate News
In August a judge struck down the local school board’s decision to negotiate tax breaks for Exxon, following an environmentalist’s lawsuit.
insideclimatenews.org
October 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Huge win! Exxon will postpone its plans for a large new plastics plant in the Gulf Coast of Texas!
This came after an environmental group filed a lawsuit to fight this toxic project.
insideclimatenews.org/news/0610202...
This came after an environmental group filed a lawsuit to fight this toxic project.
insideclimatenews.org/news/0610202...
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Join EFF as a legal intern and fight for privacy, human rights, and freedoms! Your work can make a real difference. www.eff.org/about/oppor...
Legal Internship Opportunities
Applications are now open for the Spring 2026 Intern Class, with a deadline of November 1. See below for instructions and a link to the application.EFF’s legal internships provide law students with a
www.eff.org
October 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Join EFF as a legal intern and fight for privacy, human rights, and freedoms! Your work can make a real difference. www.eff.org/about/oppor...
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The power of the people is stronger than the people in power. We reject any and all attempts to strip away our rights and dismantle our democracy.
October 9, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The power of the people is stronger than the people in power. We reject any and all attempts to strip away our rights and dismantle our democracy.
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It's official — a court ruled that the public's interest in knowing if Elon Musk has a security clearance and access to classified information outweighs any potential privacy interests.
Great FOIA ruling in favor of the @nytimes.com.
Great FOIA ruling in favor of the @nytimes.com.
storage.courtlistener.com
October 9, 2025 at 6:36 PM
It's official — a court ruled that the public's interest in knowing if Elon Musk has a security clearance and access to classified information outweighs any potential privacy interests.
Great FOIA ruling in favor of the @nytimes.com.
Great FOIA ruling in favor of the @nytimes.com.
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5 Alarm Fire, folks.
Everything we've been warning about on Democracy-Ish and The Left Hook for months.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
Everything we've been warning about on Democracy-Ish and The Left Hook for months.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
Trump administration officials seriously discussing invoking Insurrection Act, sources say
A decision is not expected to be imminent, one source said, but debate within the administration has shifted recently to more deeply exploring how and when the act might be invoked.
www.nbcnews.com
October 8, 2025 at 7:26 PM
5 Alarm Fire, folks.
Everything we've been warning about on Democracy-Ish and The Left Hook for months.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
Everything we've been warning about on Democracy-Ish and The Left Hook for months.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
Timely! Coming up in ~ 1 hour!
We’re taking to the streets across the nation on October 18 to protest the Trump administration’s abuse of executive power.
Join us on October 6 at 8pm ET to make sure you’re prepared to protest safely. RSVP at aclu.org/KYRtraining_oct6
Join us on October 6 at 8pm ET to make sure you’re prepared to protest safely. RSVP at aclu.org/KYRtraining_oct6
October 6, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Timely! Coming up in ~ 1 hour!
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“In order to win the bold action that we’ll need to prevent climate catastrophe, we’re going to need a country where we have the right to dissent and protest.”
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Youth-led US climate activists widen focus to fight authoritarianism
Sunrise Movement, which led calls for a Green New Deal, will organize against Trump’s attacks on universities
www.theguardian.com
October 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
“In order to win the bold action that we’ll need to prevent climate catastrophe, we’re going to need a country where we have the right to dissent and protest.”
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