NEW: Court orders a preliminary injunction against the Trump admin’s illegal dismantling of the federal government. The Trump admin is temporarily BLOCKED from implementing its illegal mass layoffs and reorganization of federal agencies until we finish litigating this case. protdem.org/4dqPTys

Taxpayers have the right to see how the gov is spending their money. We're grateful to the leaders of the House & Senate Appropriations Committees for insisting on this principle & urging the White House to resume disclosing its spending decisions—as the law requires. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/06/u...

Griffin’s challenges against these voters should never have been brought. Nevertheless, we are relieved that the rule of law has been followed. This is a final judgment in district court, but the judge stayed the ruling pending appeal. The law here is clear and we expect this ruling to prevail.

In his decision, Judge Myers affirmed the right to vote and have one’s vote counted is the bedrock of American democracy. His ruling also sends a clear message that attacks like Judge Jefferson Griffin’s, on lawfully cast ballots— will not stand.

BREAKING: Overdue justice has been done. U.S. District Judge Richard Myers ruled that the votes of military and overseas voters must be counted and the race for NC Supreme Court certified for its lawful winner, Justice Allison Riggs. Ruling: protdem.org/42WM9jy

The folks at @sojo.net have a great round up of faith leaders and their communities organizing actions to block threats to our freedoms, protect people against harms, and build bridges across divides in order to work toward an alternative collective future. bsky.app/profile/sojo...

Also on #MayDay: working people, their families, friends, supporters turned out for 250+ events in the U.S. and even more *across the world* marking International Workers’ Day, protesting abuses of power & standing up for justice, equity, & dignity for all workers. www.cbsnews.com/news/may-day...

This week lawyers across the country at 50+ in-person & virtual events retook the Attorney’s Oath to reiterate their roles as guardians of the independence of the judiciary and commitment to the rule of law. Watch the livestreams of #LawDay #ReaffirmTheOath here: bit.ly/4jBMS0y

ICYMI, we’re highlighting those who are taking action against the autocratic threat in the U.S. Together, we can make visible the concrete efforts of a pro-democracy movement and build a defensive shield for others to stand up. Read on and share their stories of #CollectiveCourage:

Join us to keep growing the #CollectiveCourage momentum. Here are some (non-exhaustive) ways:
1️⃣ Share these and other stories with your networks (tag us too!)
2️⃣ Build and nurture your own strong local community

For more concrete ideas, visit: protectdemocracy.org/how-to-prote...

Over 80 Harvard faculty members pledged to donate a portion of their salaries to the university’s financial resources, and to protect staff and students as it challenges the Trump administration for pulling over $3b in federal funding. Read their pledge here: bit.ly/4jY7tfh

NEW: We’ll be regularly featuring stories of individuals and organizations who are naming and strategically standing up to autocratic abuse — refusing to obey in advance. Through their stories, we know:
1️⃣ Collective action works
2️⃣ An autocrat is not invincible

Read on for #CollectiveCourage ⬇️