Democracy Defenders Fund

Democracy Defenders Fund is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to stopping democratic backsliding and restoring American democracy.

[Democracy Defenders Fund @DDFund_]

Today is #VoteEarlyDay! Early voting gives voters more opportunities to find a time that works for them, plan around work and other commitments, and make it to the polls. Check your local early voting options and #makeaplantovote. https://t.co/EJaT6sHaHB

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Newly revealed emails obtained through our FOIA efforts show the WH was involved in shaping the DOJ-FBI memo that claimed no basis for more Epstein investigations. Given Trump’s well-documented ties to Epstein, that coordination is deeply concerning. https://t.co/PF829Azw08

[Democracy Defenders Fund @DDFund_]

The DOJ Inspector General is declining to investigate the misconduct that led to the wrongful arrest and prosecution of Olympian Davey Hearn at the Reflecting Pool.

@JoshuaGKolb explains why the refusal to act is another affront to justice.

[Democracy Defenders Fund @DDFund_]

MAJOR WIN: A fed court ruled that OPM violated the law by giving Musk/DOGE access to sensitive personal data belonging to millions of current, former, & prospective federal employees.

Proud to have brought this case on behalf of @AFGENational & AALJ https://t.co/bscfJnsuf0

[Democracy Defenders Fund @DDFund_]

We filed a complaint urging an investigation into whether FCC Chair Brendan Carr, Interior Sec. Doug Burgum & Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick violated the Hatch Act by touting official government business at an Alaska campaign rally.

https://t.co/bXPJXBqsnd

[Democracy Defenders Fund @DDFund_]

Young people aren't apathetic. 89% say they're willing to vote.

Getting to the polls can be difficult for students, and closing campus polling locations makes it harder. Our team explains why on-campus voting sites can improve participation. https://t.co/MhsFkTT1ZZ

[Democracy Defenders Fund @DDFund_]

BREAKING: The DOJ wants more than 20,000 LA County ballots set aside on claims it hasn't proven.

Our legal director Tianna Mays: "This lawsuit is about giving Trump another excuse to reject an election he loses." We've moved to join the case w/ partners.
https://t.co/u8Mi0yXJhI

[Democracy Defenders Fund @DDFund_]

BREAKING: We're asking federal watchdogs to investigate the FBI for spending taxpayer money on a partisan video that attacked a Senate candidate during early voting.

Federal law bars agencies from using public funds for political propaganda. Our letter:
https://t.co/5f6F66XGwF

[Democracy Defenders Fund @DDFund_]

We filed a complaint against Trump admin officials over the pre-dawn raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home that appears to be an attempt to influence voters.

The president does not get to decide who speaks, who belongs, or who stays quiet. #TrumpsAbuseOfPower https://t.co/OKygDxP7nH

[Democracy Defenders Fund @DDFund_]

No one is above the law, including the White House Press Secretary: We asked California's State Bar and Attorney General to investigate whether Katie Zacharia practiced law without a license.

We'll keep pushing for accountability.
https://t.co/WfNDfh4ItZ

[Democracy Defenders Fund @DDFund_]

Claims of vandalism at the Reflecting Pool don't hold water.

A new analysis reveals 85 points of failure in the rushed installation, including improper mixing, insufficient drying time, and "human oversight"—not vandalism and not Davey Hearn. https://t.co/6Q5lbg9mMl

[Democracy Defenders Fund @DDFund_]

We filed a complaint against Trump admin officials over the pre-dawn raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home.

As our bipartisan ethics experts argue, the raid appears designed to influence voters & violates longstanding DOJ policy against election-season actions.

https://t.co/OKygDxP7nH

[Democracy Defenders Fund @DDFund_]

A fed court cleared former FEMA CFO Mary Comans, finding that Kristi Noem & Elon Musk knowingly spread “objectively and demonstrably false” claims about her.

Today’s ruling vindicates Mary & exposes their smear campaign against a career public servant. https://t.co/a07eZWfIvG

[Democracy Defenders Fund @DDFund_]

We & partners are suing ICE. ICE is releasing people from detention but keeping their IDs, work permits, & other essential documents.

Without these documents, people can’t work, drive, or prove their status—threatening their constitutional rights. https://t.co/byv0HyvOPl

[Democracy Defenders Fund @DDFund_]

The Trump administration is looting the fed treasury to finance its own election propaganda. We’re fighting back.

We filed a lawsuit against the admin on behalf of @WisDems & @yeeforwi over its use of $20M in taxpayer funds for partisan political ads. https://t.co/Xia3a1Vzup

[Democracy Defenders Fund @DDFund_]

For many young people, college is where they’re voting for the first time.

If getting to the polls is difficult, unfamiliar, or time-consuming, the barrier isn’t a lack of civic interest—it’s access.

Our new brief digs in. https://t.co/MhsFkTT1ZZ

[Democracy Defenders Fund @DDFund_]

Davey Hearn was subjected to a wrongful arrest, 5hr detention, and felony indictment after the admin’s botched job.

We’re demanding investigations into DOJ + DOI’s gross incompetence & suppression of evidence. This clear abuse of power demands answers. https://t.co/KEaMeH8L3h

[Democracy Defenders Fund @DDFund_]

For decades, an organized effort has reshaped the federal judiciary around a particular vision of economic power.

The result: weaker worker protections, less competition, & less tools to hold corporations accountable.

From @WeDemandJustice & @Groundwork https://t.co/OuNqq20Sna

[Democracy Defenders Fund @DDFund_]

Young people aren’t “future voters.” They’re eligible voters now.

Their participation is essential—and making sure they can exercise their right to vote means paying attention to the barriers that can stand between young people and the ballot.

https://t.co/8m8U7qHZoW

[Democracy Defenders Fund @DDFund_]

32 days til Election Day. Voting by mail, early, or on Election Day? Pick what works for you, then invite family, friends, neighbors or co-workers to join you. #LetsGetVoteReady #WeAreAmericaAndWeVote https://t.co/nAkgtZxbBq