Trump’s suspension of USAID funding likely violated constitution
Groups ask court to stop Trump officials from destroying USAID documents
Unions representing federal workers filed an emergency motion to block the Trump administration from illegally destroying classified USAID records, which can legally only be done by approval from the National Archives and Records Administration.
USAID’s acting executive secretary ordered officials in an email to begin shredding and burning classified and personnel records. “Shred as many documents first, and reserve the burn bags for when the shredder becomes unavailable or needs a break,” the email read.
Cybersecurity agency ends support to election security program
CISA, the federal agency responsible for the nation’s cybersecurity, officially cut funding to support state and local election offices. A CISA spokesperson told Democracy Docket the slashed program "no longer effectuates department priorities.”
In a recent interview with Democracy Docket, Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes (D) said the defunding will impact his office's coordination with county election offices around the state for this year’s local elections.
Democrats seek block of Trump's influence on election commission
Plaintiffs will object to Mississippi’s new legislative map
Plaintiffs challenging Mississippi’s new legislative map plan to formally object to it. The Republican-led legislature enacted a new map last week. Last year, a federal court ruled that Mississippi’s legislative maps violated the Voting Rights Act and ordered the state to draw a new map. Today the court ordered objections be submitted by Friday.
The totally organic movement confronting Trump
Across the country, Americans are organizing against the administration's antidemocratic orders. The organic nature of these actions creates the basis for strong opposition in the months and years to come, Democracy Docket guest author Tom Watson writes.
