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BREAKING >> In a new amicus brief, leading experts warn that the political motivations behind the prosecution of New York Attorney General Letitia James is yet another dangerous sign of democratic backsliding and a threat to the rule of law.
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A federal appeals court has upheld the disqualification of New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor, ruling that former personal attorney to Donald Trump, Alina Habba, is not lawfully serving as U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:36 PM
A federal appeals court has upheld the disqualification of New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor, ruling that former personal attorney to Donald Trump, Alina Habba, is not lawfully serving as U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey.
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In a 3-0 decision, the Court of Appeals rules against the Trump administration on the appointment of Alina Habba as interim US attorney in New Jersey www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
December 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM
In a 3-0 decision, the Court of Appeals rules against the Trump administration on the appointment of Alina Habba as interim US attorney in New Jersey www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
Misusing federal law enforcement for political retaliation is not normal, not okay, and not supported by most Americans. https://statesunited.org/resources/facts-about-retaliation/
Sharing the Facts About Misusing Federal Law Enforcement for Political Retaliation - States United Democracy Center
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December 1, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Misusing federal law enforcement for political retaliation is not normal, not okay, and not supported by most Americans. https://statesunited.org/resources/facts-about-retaliation/
State AGs are pushing back against federal overreach—and winning. Less than a quarter of Americans think that Trump should be able to deploy the National Guard in a state without the consent of that state’s governor.
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What's Breaking Through About National Guard Deployments - States United Democracy Center
We provide legal, research, policy, and communications support to the state officials who protect our free and fair elections.
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November 30, 2025 at 4:55 AM
State AGs are pushing back against federal overreach—and winning. Less than a quarter of Americans think that Trump should be able to deploy the National Guard in a state without the consent of that state’s governor.
https://statesunited.org/resources/about-national-guard/
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Free speech and free press are cornerstone values in our democracy. Americans do not support attacks on a free press.
Explore our recent survey:
https://statesunited.org/resources/critical-press-survey/
Explore our recent survey:
https://statesunited.org/resources/critical-press-survey/
November 28, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Free speech and free press are cornerstone values in our democracy. Americans do not support attacks on a free press.
Explore our recent survey:
https://statesunited.org/resources/critical-press-survey/
Explore our recent survey:
https://statesunited.org/resources/critical-press-survey/
While the Trump admin has disregarded court orders, a majority of Americans have not wavered in their opinion: the President should follow court rulings even when they declare his actions unconstitutional.
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Americans Continue to Agree: The President Should Respect Court Orders - States United Democracy Center
We provide legal, research, policy, and communications support to the state officials who protect our free and fair elections.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:44 PM
While the Trump admin has disregarded court orders, a majority of Americans have not wavered in their opinion: the President should follow court rulings even when they declare his actions unconstitutional.
https://statesunited.org/resources/americans-agree-court-orders/
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Democracy depends on all of us. We’re grateful to all of the people who work to protect it every day.
November 27, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Democracy depends on all of us. We’re grateful to all of the people who work to protect it every day.
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Horrible reports that two members of the National Guard have been shot in downtown DC. Praying for a full recovery for all of the victims. As the situation develops, please turn to trusted sources for information and updates:
BREAKING: A suspect is in custody in the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., police say.
Two National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., and their condition isn't known, AP source says
Two National Guard soldiers were shot Wednesday near the White House and their conditions aren’t immediately known, according to a law enforcement official not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity.Emergency vehicles were seen responding to the area.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Horrible reports that two members of the National Guard have been shot in downtown DC. Praying for a full recovery for all of the victims. As the situation develops, please turn to trusted sources for information and updates:
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We will always stand up for due process. That's why we are challenging the Trump administration’s expansion of the “expedited removal” policy, which would allow them to deport people without due process anywhere in the country. This is absolutely unacceptable.
November 21, 2025 at 11:05 PM
We will always stand up for due process. That's why we are challenging the Trump administration’s expansion of the “expedited removal” policy, which would allow them to deport people without due process anywhere in the country. This is absolutely unacceptable.
As we wait for the Supreme Court’s decision on the President’s attempt to unilaterally enact a sweeping tariff agenda — after a coalition of state AGs challenged it — here’s an important reminder: A president cannot impose tariffs on their own.
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Sharing the Facts About the Limits of Presidential Power on Tariffs - States United Democracy Center
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November 26, 2025 at 4:28 PM
As we wait for the Supreme Court’s decision on the President’s attempt to unilaterally enact a sweeping tariff agenda — after a coalition of state AGs challenged it — here’s an important reminder: A president cannot impose tariffs on their own.
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NEWS: As a result of illegally installing a former personal attorney, Trump’s baseless cases against AG James and Director Comey have been dismissed.
Justice continues to prevail against the President’s desperate and unlawful attempts to go after his perceived political enemies.
Justice continues to prevail against the President’s desperate and unlawful attempts to go after his perceived political enemies.
November 24, 2025 at 10:13 PM
NEWS: As a result of illegally installing a former personal attorney, Trump’s baseless cases against AG James and Director Comey have been dismissed.
Justice continues to prevail against the President’s desperate and unlawful attempts to go after his perceived political enemies.
Justice continues to prevail against the President’s desperate and unlawful attempts to go after his perceived political enemies.
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Today’s victory means that Washingtonians will continue to benefit from the work of these agencies. It also reaffirms that the President can’t reverse the will of the people and their elected representatives with the stroke of a pen. www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-re...
Washington wins lawsuit to protect libraries, museums and other small agency programs | Washington State
Court Bars Trump Administration from Dismantling Federal Agencies Supporting Libraries, Museums, Minority-Owned Businesses, Workers, and Services for the Unhoused
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November 22, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Today’s victory means that Washingtonians will continue to benefit from the work of these agencies. It also reaffirms that the President can’t reverse the will of the people and their elected representatives with the stroke of a pen. www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-re...
In politically charged times, it’s good to see areas of broad bipartisan agreement. Here’s one: 7 in 10 Americans agree that partisan politics should have no bearing on how local law enforcement agencies protect public safety in their communities.
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Americans Want Nonpartisan Local Law Enforcement - States United Democracy Center
Americans agree that partisan politics should have no bearing on how local law enforcement agencies protect public safety in their communities.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:36 PM
In politically charged times, it’s good to see areas of broad bipartisan agreement. Here’s one: 7 in 10 Americans agree that partisan politics should have no bearing on how local law enforcement agencies protect public safety in their communities.
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Must read: Senior national security leaders warn of the significant risks that politicizing the military poses to our national security. ⬇️
A politicized military erodes bipartisan trust, undermines civilian control, and risks long-term damage to an institution essential to our democracy. Read our latest paper authored by retired four-star general and flag officers who have led at the highest levels. https://bit.ly/4o1S4w4
November 24, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Must read: Senior national security leaders warn of the significant risks that politicizing the military poses to our national security. ⬇️
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From the beginning, we made clear that the military should not be policing American citizens on American soil.
Normalizing the use of military troops for domestic law enforcement sets a dangerous precedent.
It is long past time to let the National Guard go home to their regular lives and families.
Normalizing the use of military troops for domestic law enforcement sets a dangerous precedent.
It is long past time to let the National Guard go home to their regular lives and families.
Judge Temporarily Blocks Deployment of National Guard in Washington
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November 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
From the beginning, we made clear that the military should not be policing American citizens on American soil.
Normalizing the use of military troops for domestic law enforcement sets a dangerous precedent.
It is long past time to let the National Guard go home to their regular lives and families.
Normalizing the use of military troops for domestic law enforcement sets a dangerous precedent.
It is long past time to let the National Guard go home to their regular lives and families.
LATEST >> 10 Secretaries of State are looking for answers from DOJ & DHS on federal uses of voter data. “We are deeply concerned about the inconsistent & misleading information that Secretaries have received [...] and with the potential lack of compliance with federal law.”
November 22, 2025 at 12:54 AM
LATEST >> 10 Secretaries of State are looking for answers from DOJ & DHS on federal uses of voter data. “We are deeply concerned about the inconsistent & misleading information that Secretaries have received [...] and with the potential lack of compliance with federal law.”
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The Court's preliminary injunction has been stayed for 21 days to give defendants the opportunity to appeal.
It is long past time to let the National Guard go home to their everyday lives, regular jobs, and families.
And it is long past time for the involuntary military occupation of DC to end.
It is long past time to let the National Guard go home to their everyday lives, regular jobs, and families.
And it is long past time for the involuntary military occupation of DC to end.
November 20, 2025 at 8:49 PM
The Court's preliminary injunction has been stayed for 21 days to give defendants the opportunity to appeal.
It is long past time to let the National Guard go home to their everyday lives, regular jobs, and families.
And it is long past time for the involuntary military occupation of DC to end.
It is long past time to let the National Guard go home to their everyday lives, regular jobs, and families.
And it is long past time for the involuntary military occupation of DC to end.
On Wednesday, a federal judge heard arguments in former FBI Director James Comey’s case to dismiss the indictments against him. A recent amicus brief filed by leading democracy experts warns that using the DOJ for political retaliation threatens the rule of law.
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United States v. Comey — Misusing Federal Law Enforcement (VA) - States United Democracy Center
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November 20, 2025 at 11:37 PM
On Wednesday, a federal judge heard arguments in former FBI Director James Comey’s case to dismiss the indictments against him. A recent amicus brief filed by leading democracy experts warns that using the DOJ for political retaliation threatens the rule of law.
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Judge Boasberg to resume contempt proceedings over Alien Enemies Act deportations
Judge Boasberg to resume contempt proceedings over Alien Enemies Act deportations
Boasberg said he intends to receive testimony from a DOJ attorney who was fired in April and has since accused his superiors of flouting court orders related to the deportation flights.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Judge Boasberg to resume contempt proceedings over Alien Enemies Act deportations
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Retired four-star general and flag officers warn of escalating risks of politicizing the U.S. military. They write, “even the perception of politicization weakens confidence and strains readiness.” @counteveryhero.org https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/17/trump-politicizing-military-report
Trump has ‘blurred’ line between military and politics, ex-officers warn
Former leaders’ report cautions against politicizing armed forces as national guard deployments raise tensions in US
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November 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Retired four-star general and flag officers warn of escalating risks of politicizing the U.S. military. They write, “even the perception of politicization weakens confidence and strains readiness.” @counteveryhero.org https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/17/trump-politicizing-military-report
A majority of Americans reject political violence in all of its forms and view it as a problem. State leaders from both parties condemn it.
“No matter who you are or what you believe, there is never a place for violence in our politics.” — @joannalydgate.bsky.social
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“No matter who you are or what you believe, there is never a place for violence in our politics.” — @joannalydgate.bsky.social
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Americans Widely Reject Political Violence - States United Democracy Center
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November 20, 2025 at 9:56 PM
A majority of Americans reject political violence in all of its forms and view it as a problem. State leaders from both parties condemn it.
“No matter who you are or what you believe, there is never a place for violence in our politics.” — @joannalydgate.bsky.social
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“No matter who you are or what you believe, there is never a place for violence in our politics.” — @joannalydgate.bsky.social
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It is beyond dangerous for any public official—let alone a sitting President—to suggest that political violence is ever okay. As someone who was the target of an assassination attempt himself, Donald Trump should know better.
November 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM
It is beyond dangerous for any public official—let alone a sitting President—to suggest that political violence is ever okay. As someone who was the target of an assassination attempt himself, Donald Trump should know better.
Americans overwhelmingly oppose political violence — and leaders on both sides of the aisle condemn it in the strongest terms. There is no place for violence in our democracy.
https://www.abc4.com/news/politics/utah-redistricting-case-threats/
https://www.abc4.com/news/politics/utah-redistricting-case-threats/
Threats made against Utah Judiciary after redistricting ruling
A Third District Judge once again sided with the plaintiffs in Utah's redistricting case last week, ruling that the Utah legislature's redistricted map, known as map C, violated Utah's citizen-pass...
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November 19, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Americans overwhelmingly oppose political violence — and leaders on both sides of the aisle condemn it in the strongest terms. There is no place for violence in our democracy.
https://www.abc4.com/news/politics/utah-redistricting-case-threats/
https://www.abc4.com/news/politics/utah-redistricting-case-threats/
Today, a multistate letter, led by @cosecofstate.bsky.social, was sent to the U.S. Departments of Justice and Homeland Security, asking the two federal agencies for clarity on their demands for state voter roll data.
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Election Officials Press Trump Administration Over Voter Data
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November 18, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Today, a multistate letter, led by @cosecofstate.bsky.social, was sent to the U.S. Departments of Justice and Homeland Security, asking the two federal agencies for clarity on their demands for state voter roll data.
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Want to get involved in your local elections? Serving as a poll worker is one of the most meaningful ways to support your community and see firsthand the checks and balances that ensure every legitimate vote is counted.
November 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Want to get involved in your local elections? Serving as a poll worker is one of the most meaningful ways to support your community and see firsthand the checks and balances that ensure every legitimate vote is counted.