Democracy Forward filed the first FOIA lawsuit against the Trump administration on August 8, 2025, seeking release of the Epstein files through legal action after the administration’s reversal on transparency promises.
Legal resistance networks, including Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG) and Democracy Forward, establish a comprehensive rapid response protocol for challenging unconstitutional administrative actions. The protocol includes 24-hour emergency legal review, pre-prepared litigation templates, and a …
A comprehensive nationwide legal defense network was established to provide coordinated legal support across multiple jurisdictions. The Rise Up: Federal Workers Legal Defense Network, formed by labor unions and civil rights organizations, mobilized over 1,000 lawyers in 42 states to offer pro bono …
In response to increased political pressure on nonprofits, a comprehensive legal defense initiative was launched to provide strategic litigation support, with multiple organizations creating defense funds totaling over $65 million. The Democracy 2025 coalition, comprising 280+ organizations and 800+ …
First comprehensive inter-organizational legal resistance coalition meeting, bringing together over 650 organizations including ACLU, Protect Democracy, Brennan Center, and Democracy 2025. The coalition, representing 2000+ legal experts, strategizes coordinated legal approaches to defend democratic …
Leading civil rights attorneys and legal organizations form a coordinated nationwide network to challenge unconstitutional policy implementations and protect fundamental rights. The network develops shared litigation strategies and pro bono support mechanisms. The Democracy 2025 coalition, …