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VICTORY: Judge Ellis granted the most powerful rebuke of the Trump admin’s immigration enforcement tactics yet — a preliminary injunction to more permanently stop the violent and lawless tactics federal agents have deployed against protestors, press, and clergy in the Chicago area.
November 6, 2025 at 6:47 PM
VICTORY: Judge Ellis granted the most powerful rebuke of the Trump admin’s immigration enforcement tactics yet — a preliminary injunction to more permanently stop the violent and lawless tactics federal agents have deployed against protestors, press, and clergy in the Chicago area.
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Tomorrow, we’re seeking a preliminary injunction to more permanently stop the gov’s violent and unconstitutional actions in the Chicago area after agents violated our previous temporary restraining order. As Rev. Black highlights, there is a real human impact of the Trump admin's abuse of power.
Rev. David Black is speaking out after ICE agents shot him in the head with a pepper ball during a peaceful protest in Chicago in September: ‘If this is what they’re doing to pastors, journalists, mothers, and elders, what are they doing to our neighbors in detention?’
November 4, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Tomorrow, we’re seeking a preliminary injunction to more permanently stop the gov’s violent and unconstitutional actions in the Chicago area after agents violated our previous temporary restraining order. As Rev. Black highlights, there is a real human impact of the Trump admin's abuse of power.
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BREAKING NEWS: We just filed a notice with Judge Sara Ellis that Gregory Bovino appears to have PERSONALLY violated her restraining order today in Little Village, by throwing a cannister of chemical weapons against peaceful protesters.
October 23, 2025 at 8:34 PM
BREAKING NEWS: We just filed a notice with Judge Sara Ellis that Gregory Bovino appears to have PERSONALLY violated her restraining order today in Little Village, by throwing a cannister of chemical weapons against peaceful protesters.
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Federal agents aren’t trying to keep the peace. They want violence to escalate so that Trump can declare martial law.
They shot a reverend in the head with pepper balls while he was praying in front of an ICE facility. If that doesn’t tell you where we are as a country, nothing will.
They shot a reverend in the head with pepper balls while he was praying in front of an ICE facility. If that doesn’t tell you where we are as a country, nothing will.
October 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Federal agents aren’t trying to keep the peace. They want violence to escalate so that Trump can declare martial law.
They shot a reverend in the head with pepper balls while he was praying in front of an ICE facility. If that doesn’t tell you where we are as a country, nothing will.
They shot a reverend in the head with pepper balls while he was praying in front of an ICE facility. If that doesn’t tell you where we are as a country, nothing will.
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VICTORY: Today, together with our partners, we won an emergency order stopping federal agents from using violent force against protestors in Illinois. Federal ICE/DHS agents are now blocked from using tactics like tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse lawful assembly. protdem.org/474KWsA
October 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM
VICTORY: Today, together with our partners, we won an emergency order stopping federal agents from using violent force against protestors in Illinois. Federal ICE/DHS agents are now blocked from using tactics like tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse lawful assembly. protdem.org/474KWsA
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BREAKING: Today, we're suing. Federal forces in the Chicago area are brutally suppressing free speech with tear gas, rubber bullets, and flash grenades. Journalists, clergy, and demonstrators have been attacked for peacefully protesting against the government. This is an unconstitutional assault.
October 6, 2025 at 2:10 PM
BREAKING: Today, we're suing. Federal forces in the Chicago area are brutally suppressing free speech with tear gas, rubber bullets, and flash grenades. Journalists, clergy, and demonstrators have been attacked for peacefully protesting against the government. This is an unconstitutional assault.
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BREAKING: Today, over 1,000 former DOJ officials who served in both Republican & Democratic administrations—have released a letter condemning the unprecedented, politically motivated indictment of fmr. FBI Director James Comey. Read their letter: protdem.org/3ITOo0Y
October 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
BREAKING: Today, over 1,000 former DOJ officials who served in both Republican & Democratic administrations—have released a letter condemning the unprecedented, politically motivated indictment of fmr. FBI Director James Comey. Read their letter: protdem.org/3ITOo0Y
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BREAKING: Our client Mario Guevara, an Emmy-winning journalist detained by ICE in retaliation for livestreaming law enforcement activity, will be deported tomorrow to El Salvador.
Mario and his family are being punished for his reporting. This cruelty is meant to stifle our free press.
Mario and his family are being punished for his reporting. This cruelty is meant to stifle our free press.
October 2, 2025 at 10:42 PM
BREAKING: Our client Mario Guevara, an Emmy-winning journalist detained by ICE in retaliation for livestreaming law enforcement activity, will be deported tomorrow to El Salvador.
Mario and his family are being punished for his reporting. This cruelty is meant to stifle our free press.
Mario and his family are being punished for his reporting. This cruelty is meant to stifle our free press.
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RESOURCE: We launched a new tracker that helps spot when an investigation, arrest or prosecution made by the Trump administration is legitimate law enforcement activity, or politically-motivated retaliation. Check it out: https://protectdemocracy.org/work/retaliatory-action-tracker/
Tracking Retaliatory Use of Arrests, Prosecutions, and Investigations by the Trump Administration
How to tell if the Trump Department of Justice is enforcing the law or retaliating against political enemies.
protectdemocracy.org
September 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
RESOURCE: We launched a new tracker that helps spot when an investigation, arrest or prosecution made by the Trump administration is legitimate law enforcement activity, or politically-motivated retaliation. Check it out: https://protectdemocracy.org/work/retaliatory-action-tracker/
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“If this termination is allowed to stand, the Federal Reserve will no longer have any insulation from presidential control, and that means the death of the Federal Reserve as an independent agency,” Special Counsel Amit Agarwal told the New York Times.
How the Future of the Fed Came to Rest on Lisa Cook
www.nytimes.com
September 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
“If this termination is allowed to stand, the Federal Reserve will no longer have any insulation from presidential control, and that means the death of the Federal Reserve as an independent agency,” Special Counsel Amit Agarwal told the New York Times.
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The costs of capitulation are higher than they might initially seem, write Conor Gaffney and Janine Lopez on the just-approved Paramount-Skydance merger. www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/something-...
Something is rotten in the FCC
Paramount gave in to Trump. What they get in exchange might not be what they expect
www.ifyoucankeepit.org
July 24, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The costs of capitulation are higher than they might initially seem, write Conor Gaffney and Janine Lopez on the just-approved Paramount-Skydance merger. www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/something-...
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These unelected state officials are pretending FL law requires the prohibition of any public school library material that includes sexual situations regardless of context and alignment with community standards.
This is an unconstitutional prohibition on the right to access information.
This is an unconstitutional prohibition on the right to access information.
July 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
These unelected state officials are pretending FL law requires the prohibition of any public school library material that includes sexual situations regardless of context and alignment with community standards.
This is an unconstitutional prohibition on the right to access information.
This is an unconstitutional prohibition on the right to access information.
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Last month, the SBOE made national news when they accused media specialists of intentionally trying to harm our children.
They ordered the immediate removal of 55 titles based on excerpts alone - which ignored district policy and state law that sought to involve the community in these decisions.
They ordered the immediate removal of 55 titles based on excerpts alone - which ignored district policy and state law that sought to involve the community in these decisions.
July 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Last month, the SBOE made national news when they accused media specialists of intentionally trying to harm our children.
They ordered the immediate removal of 55 titles based on excerpts alone - which ignored district policy and state law that sought to involve the community in these decisions.
They ordered the immediate removal of 55 titles based on excerpts alone - which ignored district policy and state law that sought to involve the community in these decisions.
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The Trump administration is at war with higher education in the United States. The question is not “will universities resist or submit” — it is: “will they survive the onslaught?”
There’s no negotiating with an annihilation attempt: www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/universiti...
There’s no negotiating with an annihilation attempt: www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/universiti...
June 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
The Trump administration is at war with higher education in the United States. The question is not “will universities resist or submit” — it is: “will they survive the onslaught?”
There’s no negotiating with an annihilation attempt: www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/universiti...
There’s no negotiating with an annihilation attempt: www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/universiti...
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We just sued USDA w/ @studentdefense.bsky.social & @nclej.bsky.social on behalf of @Epic.org & @mazonusa.bsky.social. The USDA’s illegal demands for the personal info of millions of SNAP recipients could set a dangerous precedent impacting all Americans and won't be tolerated. protdem.org/4k2nIZe
May 22, 2025 at 8:20 PM
We just sued USDA w/ @studentdefense.bsky.social & @nclej.bsky.social on behalf of @Epic.org & @mazonusa.bsky.social. The USDA’s illegal demands for the personal info of millions of SNAP recipients could set a dangerous precedent impacting all Americans and won't be tolerated. protdem.org/4k2nIZe
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Our lawsuit challenging Trump's slashing of NIH grants impacts real research and real people. We highlight four scientists whose research is on the line and the implications for us all. “I’m a scientist. I work to keep people healthy.” www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/the-faces-...
The faces of the NIH cuts
What sort of research is being slashed?
www.ifyoucankeepit.org
May 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Our lawsuit challenging Trump's slashing of NIH grants impacts real research and real people. We highlight four scientists whose research is on the line and the implications for us all. “I’m a scientist. I work to keep people healthy.” www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/the-faces-...
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@protectdemocracy.org, alongside our partners at @cspinet.org, @aclum.bsky.social, and @aclu.org, are seeking to have NIH and HHS restore terminated research grants, resume processing stalled grant applications, and stop terminating future grants and grant programs based on forbidden topics.
April 29, 2025 at 7:51 PM
@protectdemocracy.org, alongside our partners at @cspinet.org, @aclum.bsky.social, and @aclu.org, are seeking to have NIH and HHS restore terminated research grants, resume processing stalled grant applications, and stop terminating future grants and grant programs based on forbidden topics.
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Researchers who have had grants terminated--tell your story! The #DefendResearch team is collecting testimonials about this impact of #censorship on research that we will use as part of a toolkit for contacting elected officials. #NSF, #NEH, #NIH www.defendresearch.org/testimonials
Testimonials
In support of protecting free and open scientific inquiry and publication, we are collecting short testimonials from researchers on the impact of censorship on their work and the broader community.
T...
www.defendresearch.org
April 21, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Researchers who have had grants terminated--tell your story! The #DefendResearch team is collecting testimonials about this impact of #censorship on research that we will use as part of a toolkit for contacting elected officials. #NSF, #NEH, #NIH www.defendresearch.org/testimonials
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We’re proud to represent members of the public health and science community in suing NIH over its illegal, unscientific, and undemocratic cancellation of research on now-forbidden topics like gender identity and DEI. Here are 5 things you can do to #KilltheCuts & #SaveOurScience ⬇️ @apha.org
April 14, 2025 at 6:36 PM
We’re proud to represent members of the public health and science community in suing NIH over its illegal, unscientific, and undemocratic cancellation of research on now-forbidden topics like gender identity and DEI. Here are 5 things you can do to #KilltheCuts & #SaveOurScience ⬇️ @apha.org
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NEW: After cancelling nearly all projects on trans health, the Trump admin has now directed the NIH to study the negative consequences of transitioning.
This will create “a distorted research ecosystem where only politically favorable findings are permitted to exist”, researcher Harry Barbee says.
This will create “a distorted research ecosystem where only politically favorable findings are permitted to exist”, researcher Harry Barbee says.
Exclusive: Trump White House directs NIH to study ‘regret’ after transgender people transition
After cancelling nearly all NIH projects studying transgender health, Trump’s team instructs the US biomedical agency to study negative consequences of transitioning.
www.nature.com
April 3, 2025 at 9:37 PM
NEW: After cancelling nearly all projects on trans health, the Trump admin has now directed the NIH to study the negative consequences of transitioning.
This will create “a distorted research ecosystem where only politically favorable findings are permitted to exist”, researcher Harry Barbee says.
This will create “a distorted research ecosystem where only politically favorable findings are permitted to exist”, researcher Harry Barbee says.
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The Trump adminstration’s decision to end NIH-funded research on topics & populations they disfavor is reckless, illegal and WRONG. Today, we sued. Read the complaint in APHA v NIH, online now: www.aclu.org/press-releas...
April 2, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The Trump adminstration’s decision to end NIH-funded research on topics & populations they disfavor is reckless, illegal and WRONG. Today, we sued. Read the complaint in APHA v NIH, online now: www.aclu.org/press-releas...
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I have always fought for what I believe in and I am humbled to be included in this fight with these fierce advocates and amazing researchers. I am proud to stand up for science! #postdoc #neuroscience #NIH
Researchers, Higher Ed Union Fight NIH Grant Terminations
A new lawsuit argues that canceling billions in research grants will delay scientific advancements, compromise human health and even result in deaths.
www.insidehighered.com
April 2, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I have always fought for what I believe in and I am humbled to be included in this fight with these fierce advocates and amazing researchers. I am proud to stand up for science! #postdoc #neuroscience #NIH
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In response to these illegal terminations, I'm doing a joint awareness campaign and fundraiser. Purchase a button here and I'll donate all proceeds to Trans Youth Equality Foundation.
1. My canceled grant: www.zazzle.com/ask_me_about...
2. My friend's canceled grant: www.zazzle.com/ask_me_about...
1. My canceled grant: www.zazzle.com/ask_me_about...
2. My friend's canceled grant: www.zazzle.com/ask_me_about...
April 2, 2025 at 9:57 PM
In response to these illegal terminations, I'm doing a joint awareness campaign and fundraiser. Purchase a button here and I'll donate all proceeds to Trans Youth Equality Foundation.
1. My canceled grant: www.zazzle.com/ask_me_about...
2. My friend's canceled grant: www.zazzle.com/ask_me_about...
1. My canceled grant: www.zazzle.com/ask_me_about...
2. My friend's canceled grant: www.zazzle.com/ask_me_about...
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🚨Over 1,300 former DOJ officials—spanning both parties—have signed a statement condemning the Trump Administration’s attacks on the legal profession and the rule of law.
Read their urgent warning and call to action: protdem.org/doj-alumni-s...
Read their urgent warning and call to action: protdem.org/doj-alumni-s...
DOJ Alumni Statement Opposing Executive Branch Attacks on Lawyers and Law Firms
We, the undersigned, are alumni of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) who have collectively served both Republican and…
medium.com
March 31, 2025 at 7:07 PM
🚨Over 1,300 former DOJ officials—spanning both parties—have signed a statement condemning the Trump Administration’s attacks on the legal profession and the rule of law.
Read their urgent warning and call to action: protdem.org/doj-alumni-s...
Read their urgent warning and call to action: protdem.org/doj-alumni-s...
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In our latest weekly briefing, we highlight growing glimmers of hope across society, plus, we analyze two dangerous developments for our elections. Read and subscribe www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/when-leade...
March 28, 2025 at 5:46 PM
In our latest weekly briefing, we highlight growing glimmers of hope across society, plus, we analyze two dangerous developments for our elections. Read and subscribe www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/when-leade...