Hi Revealer,

Today, we’re releasing our latest investigation into the attack on U.S. democracy: Our analysis of state legislatures nationwide shows that since the 2020 election, lawmakers have been attempting to dramatically increase law enforcement presence in voting.

In 42 states, lawmakers have attempted to pass laws that would create new election investigation agencies, establish criminal penalties for election offenses or further empower law enforcement officials to investigate such crimes.

The proliferation of election crime legislation represents the most intense voter suppression threat in decades and comes in direct response to former President Donald Trump’s lie that the 2020 election was fraudulent.

Fierce, unflinching investigative reporting is one of the few ways we can confront the existential threat to democracy. That’s why we won’t give up.

Dive into the investigation via these stories and tools:

State Legislatures Are Dramatically Increasing Law Enforcement Involvement in Elections

As the midterm elections creep closer, the need for investigative journalism grows only more urgent. You can rely on us to keep seeking out confidential documents, convincing difficult sources to talk and prying loose data from secretive agencies to sort out fact from fiction. We’re also helping local newsrooms cover attacks on democracy in their communities through our Reveal Reporting Network.

But this work isn’t free. We rely on the support of individuals like you. Will you donate today to support democracy?

Thank you,

Missa Perron
Membership Manager