Justin Florence

Co-Founder & Managing Director, Protect Democracy. Formerly Associate WH Counsel and Senior Counsel on Sen. Judic. Cmte. Opinions my own.

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

Here’s how we plan to cover the next four years of American self-government — whatever they may bring. Read and subscribe: https://t.co/HsZb0kNgEt

[Society for the Rule of Law @chkbal]

America needs conservative, libertarian, and center-right lawyers who will always prioritize the rule of law, the Constitution, and American democracy, no matter who holds power. That is our mission. Join us.

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[Election Task Force @ElectionTask]

NEW: As the polls close, the effort to count every vote is underway. Learn what happens next and how the #election works from here on out with the Task Force’s latest video. Stay informed and be patient. #Election2024

More: https://t.co/8447lVjwAu

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

Waiting in line to vote? Watching results at home? However you’re spending your Election Day, we put together 8 resources to have handy while you wait. Read and share: https://t.co/p65YYbgEID

[nicoleschneidman @n_schneidman]

It's Election Day! Check out @protctdemocracy's roundup of resources for what to expect today through Inauguration Day: https://t.co/i4fsqCWv6X

[Lawfare @lawfare]

Following the election on Tuesday, the Electoral Count Reform Act is likely to be road-tested for the first time. @LSchwartztol looks at the debate over whether Congress has the authority to pass legislation regulating the counting of electoral votes.
https://t.co/w9sxLvurW3

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

BREAKING: A court just ruled that VA illegally purged eligible voters before the election. This ruling will protect eligible Virginian voters’ right to vote. Suit filed on behalf of @VA_Immigrants, @LWVVA, @africansus.
Read more: https://t.co/pWg27L39zg

[Ben Berwick @benberwick]

My @protctdemocracy colleague @AnnaLovesVoting is absolutely right about this. More from the two of us on *why* we’re seeing this lie over and over and over again: https://t.co/WrPIpqGYr5

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

NEW: Advantaging Authoritarianism: How the U.S. electoral system favors extremism. First published in 2022, an updated report on how our “electoral system is tilting the playing field of our democracy, and in doing so abetting those who would do it harm.” Read the report:

[nicoleschneidman @n_schneidman]

With less than 2 weeks until Election Day, we must prepare to safeguard election administration after voting. @katieharbath and I share what tech platforms can do to safeguard the 2024 cycle through Inauguration Day!

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

BREAKING: Today, a federal judge ordered Rudolph Giuliani to turn over most of his property—including his New York apartment—to Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss in order to begin satisfying the defamation verdict they won against him in December 2023.

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

Florida remains ground zero for state-level experimentation with the authoritarian playbook. Shalini Goel Agarwal, who leads much of our work in Florida, wrote a brief summary of what’s happening in this week's newsletter. https://t.co/7zpTpxireZ

[Justin Florence @justingflorence]

Highly recommend!

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

Announcing a new series: Subverting 2024
@AmandaCarpenter explains the 3-part election subversion strategy and how to defuse it.

Read and subscribe to the special series ⬇️

[cerin @cerin]

This is one reason we need to reform state legislative elections - moving to multi-member districts and share-based elections to end gerrymandering and make elections competitive - voters should have real choices, and candidates should have a chance to win.

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

Will the millions of voters impacted by Helene and Milton be able to participate in the 2024 election? Short answer: Yes. Our election systems are designed to respond to emergencies like this.

Read more: https://t.co/FuIRkKXKEB

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

We just sent a letter to @GovRonDeSantis & other FL officials warning against efforts to silence Floridians who support a referendum to create a right to abortion. Using gov to punish a disfavored political viewpoint is an unconstitutional abuse of power. https://t.co/17GZZoD82b

[Justin Florence @justingflorence]

Our team at Protect Democracy is seeking a Paralegal/Impact Associate with 2+ yrs relevant experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a mission-driven person who wants to contribute litigation skills to vital and meaningful work: https://t.co/vb35dJ1Ikk

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

NEW: @JessMarsden examines an underlying story in Special Counsel Jack Smith's 165-page brief — 2020 coup attempt never really ended.

Read the six key aspects of the 2020 attempt that are either ongoing or likely to reoccur in 2024. https://t.co/SPfcnQhH05

[Justin Florence @justingflorence]

This is a brilliant piece from @jessmarsden Highly recommend

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

Special Counsel Smith's 165-page brief made one thing clear: the 2020 coup attempt never really ended. @JessMarsden connects the dots between 2020 scheme, the Special Counsel’s brief, and what we're seeing this election. https://t.co/SPfcnQhH05

[David A. Weinberg @DavidAWeinberg]

A chilling warning from @jessmarsden. Jack Smith's 165-page brief is "one of the most important criminal filings in American history �� and not just because it details a plot to overthrow a past presidential election. The brief also exposes an ongoing election subversion scheme."