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  DASS Legal Fund · [email protected]
April 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM

The constitutional crisis is here....

  John, Donald Trump has gone after his political enemies.  He’s actively referred to himself as “KING.” Now, his administration is openly defying the Supreme Court.  As The Atlantic warns, the constitutional crisis is here.  The Constitutional Crisis Is Here President Donald …
  DASS Legal Fund · [email protected]
April 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM

This is not normal.

  ➤➤ NEW: Trump targets former election security official for telling the truth John, Donald Trump is now directing the Department of Justice to investigate Chris Krebs – the former top cybersecurity official who oversaw election security in 2020. What was Krebs’ crime? Simply statin…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
April 18, 2025 at 10:22 PM

Picture this...

  Picture this, John:  You go in to vote, and you're turned away at the polls – despite having voted at the same location for years. Why? You don’t have a passport, and you’re missing your birth certificate.  The GOP’s SAVE Act is proposing this exact scenario, and it will slam the do…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
April 17, 2025 at 10:42 PM

Trump is now targeting CBS and 60 Minutes

  ➤➤ NEW: Trump pushes FCC to punish CBS and 60 Minutes John, Donald Trump just crossed another dangerous line. He’s demanding that the FCC investigate and fine CBS News and 60 Minutes – all because they aired a segment he didn’t like. A story featuring Ukrainian President Volodym…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
April 16, 2025 at 11:42 PM

Trump’s authoritarianism is escalating

  ➤➤ NEW: Trump intensifies efforts to silence dissent John, Donald Trump is rapidly consolidating power, targeting anyone who challenges his narrative. From voters and marginalized communities to the free press and independent agencies, no one is safe.​ Anyone else he considers a …
  DASS Legal Fund · [email protected]
April 16, 2025 at 12:12 AM

The Atlantic: The Constitutional Crisis Is Here

  John, Donald Trump has gone after his political enemies.  He’s actively referred to himself as “KING.” Now, his administration is openly defying the Supreme Court.  As The Atlantic warns, the constitutional crisis is here.  The Constitutional Crisis Is Here President Donald …
  DASS Legal Fund · [email protected]
April 15, 2025 at 12:12 AM

Chris Krebs

  ➤➤ NEW: Trump targets former election security official for telling the truth John, Donald Trump is now directing the Department of Justice to investigate Chris Krebs – the former top cybersecurity official who oversaw election security in 2020. What was Krebs’ crime? Simply statin…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
April 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM

NEW: House Republicans PASS the Save Act >>

  NEW: House Republicans PASS the SAVE Act >> MAGA Republicans in the House just voted for a federal takeover of our elections through the so-called SAVE Act – legislation that would make it harder for MILLIONS of Americans to vote.  Sign now to demand the Senate BLOCK the SAVE…
  DASS Legal Fund · [email protected]
April 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM

Trump is dismantling democracy

  ➤➤ BREAKING: Trump shuts down vital election security program John, The Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EI-ISAC) united over 1,300 election and law enforcement officials nationwide to monitor and block threats to our elections. Now, because of Trum…
  DASS Legal Fund · [email protected]
April 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM

This is not normal, John.

  ➤➤ NEW: Trump targets former election security official for telling the truth John, Donald Trump is now directing the Department of Justice to investigate Chris Krebs – the former top cybersecurity official who oversaw election security in 2020. What was Krebs’ crime? Simply statin…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
April 10, 2025 at 9:22 PM

JUST IN: House Republicans PASS the Save Act >>

  JUST IN: House Republicans PASS the SAVE Act >> MAGA Republicans in the House just voted for a federal takeover of our elections through the so-called SAVE Act – legislation that would make it harder for MILLIONS of Americans to vote.  Sign now to demand the Senate BLOCK the …
  DASS Legal Fund · [email protected]
April 9, 2025 at 10:15 PM

🚨🚨 URGENT: North Carolina Republicans are trying to STEAL an election

  🚨URGENT: North Carolina Republicans are trying to STEAL a state Supreme Court election 🚨 This is horrifying, John. Republican Jefferson Griffin is STILL trying to toss out 65,000 ballots legally cast by North Carolina voters – six months after losing his election. Let us be clear: …
  Team DASS · [email protected]
April 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM

Democrats just sued Trump over his latest power grab

  ➤➤ NEW: Democrats sue to stop Trump’s unconstitutional election order John, Donald Trump’s latest executive order is an unprecedented attempt to seize control of how elections are run in this country — and Democrats just filed a lawsuit to stop it. Here’s why: Trump’s order is …
  Team DASS · [email protected]
April 8, 2025 at 12:45 AM

re: Trump moves to suppress our votes

  ➤➤ UPDATE: Trump Executive Order Could Disenfranchise Millions of Voters In case you missed it, Donald Trump issued a sweeping executive order aimed at dismantling how federal agencies help Americans register to vote, and the implications are deeply alarming. John, our democracy is…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
April 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM

BREAKING: Lawsuit filed to stop Trump’s election takeover

  ➤➤ NEW: Democrats sue to stop Trump’s unconstitutional election order John, Donald Trump’s latest executive order is an unprecedented attempt to seize control of how elections are run in this country — and Democrats just filed a lawsuit to stop it. Here’s why: Trump’s order is …
  Marc Elias · [email protected]
April 5, 2025 at 3:16 PM

Re: defending democracy in the courtroom

  Hi John, it’s Marc Elias. I’m proud to be one of the leading lawyers in the ongoing fight to defend democracy and protect voting rights in the face of Republican extremism. Right now, we’re seeing Donald Trump and Elon Musk launch an assault on our government and the rule of law.  …
  Team DASS · [email protected]
April 4, 2025 at 7:48 PM

The US is now on a “civic freedoms” watchlist

  ➤➤ NEW: The US has been added to international watchlist for rapid decline in civic freedoms This moment calls for a surge in grassroots support from xxxxxx. Can we count on you to be a key piece of this fight by chipping in $3 today? Donate Civicus just confirmed w…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
April 4, 2025 at 1:32 AM

Re: Trump’s Executive Order

  ➤➤ NEW: Trump Executive Order Could Disenfranchise Millions of Voters Donald Trump has just issued a sweeping executive order aimed at dismantling how federal agencies help Americans register to vote, and the implications are deeply alarming. John, our democracy is under direct ass…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
April 2, 2025 at 10:07 PM

Musk’s millions won’t stop here

  John, Last night, Democrats won the Wisconsin Supreme Court race – and it wasn’t close: Despite Elon Musk spending over $25 MILLION and, and Trump winning the state by one point just a few months ago, voters made their voices heard – and democracy won.  This was one of our first m…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
March 31, 2025 at 10:04 PM

TOMORROW: our first major test of the Trump administration

  John, we wanted to reach out about tomorrow’s special election in Florida’s 6th congressional district.  First: Republican Mike Waltz vacated the seat to serve in Donald Trump’s White House.  Then: Voters saw firsthand how the GOP’s extreme agenda threatens health care, weakens our…
  DASS Legal Fund · [email protected]
March 30, 2025 at 9:56 PM

🚨BREAKING: Trump declares he's "not joking" about seeking a third term

  John, Donald Trump refused to concede in 2020. He preemptively claimed the 2024 election would be rigged. He’s actively referring to himself as “KING.” And now, he’s "not joking" about seeking a third term: Trump tells NBC News ‘there are methods’ for seeking a third term Pr…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
March 29, 2025 at 1:16 PM

MAGA Republicans want to rewrite the Constitution. We can't let them.

  John, The latest report from ProPublica reveals a chilling reality: Donald Trump and his MAGA allies are scheming to rewrite the Constitution through an unprecedented convention. Their goal? Stripping away our rights, dismantling democratic safeguards, and consolidating their own po…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
March 28, 2025 at 9:32 PM

Our 2026 targets

  John, we just unveiled Democrats’ official target map for Secretary of State races in the coming midterm. This election cycle represents a critical battle for our democracy, with 26 Secretary of State positions on the ballot nationwide. As a reminder, the vast majority of these stat…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
March 27, 2025 at 7:21 PM

ANNOUNCEMENT: Here’s our 2026 battleground.

  John, In 2026, 26 Secretary of State seats will be up for grabs. The outcome in many of these races will have sweeping implications – on everything from redistricting battles in 2030 as well as maintaining election integrity in the 2028 presidential race. That's why the Democratic A…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
March 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM

TONIGHT: Join us for a grassroots webinar to celebrate Women’s History Month! 

  Hi John, On behalf of the Democratic Association of Secretaries of State, we would like to invite you to a grassroots webinar TODAY, March 27, at 6 PM ET in honor of Women’s History Month!  Six of our incredible women secretaries will join us for a meaningful discussion on women’s re…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
March 27, 2025 at 1:02 AM

MAGA Republicans want to rewrite the Constitution. We can't let them.

  John, The latest report from ProPublica reveals a chilling reality: Donald Trump and his MAGA allies are scheming to rewrite the Constitution through an unprecedented convention. Their goal? Stripping away our rights, dismantling democratic safeguards, and consolidating their own po…
  Marc Elias · [email protected]
March 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM

Donald Trump and Elon Musk

  Hi John, it’s Marc Elias. I’m proud to be one of the leading lawyers in the ongoing fight to defend democracy and protect voting rights in the face of Republican extremism. Right now, we’re seeing Donald Trump and Elon Musk launch an assault on our government and the rule of law.  …
  DASS Legal Fund · [email protected]
March 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Re: Trump’s retribution campaign

  John, Trump’s retribution campaign is now targeting prominent Democratic lawyers:  Trump is shredding the First Amendment under the guise of “national security” Under the pretense of "national security," Trump is undermining the First Amendment. Why? These individuals …
  Team DASS · [email protected]
March 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM

re: the Jan. 6 Committee

  ➤➤ NEW: Trump claims Biden's pardons for Jan. 6 committee are 'void' because he used an autopen Don’t scroll away, John: Add your name to stand with the Jan. 6 Committee >> SIGN NOW John, Donald Trump is on a revenge tour. First, he PARDONED over 1,500 riote…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
March 21, 2025 at 1:32 AM

Picture this, John:

  Picture this, John: Your son, daughter, or grandchild comes home from school and tells you they learned that the 2020 election was stolen. That January 6th wasn’t an insurrection, but an act of patriotism. That history isn’t about facts – it’s about what politicians want it to be. T…
  Jasmine Crockett · [email protected]
March 17, 2025 at 11:02 PM

President Elon Musk?!

  Let’s be blunt: Donald Trump is not running the show in Washington — Elon Musk is. This unelected, unvetted, unconfirmed individual has been given the authority to refashion our government and our democracy in his own horrifying image. And worst of all, Mike Johnson and his MAGA Hou…
  DASS Legal Fund · [email protected]
March 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM

“this is the way dictatorships get going”

  John, Trump’s retribution campaign is now targeting prominent Democratic lawyers:  Trump is shredding the First Amendment under the guise of “national security” Under the pretense of "national security," Trump is undermining the First Amendment. Why? These individuals …
  Team DASS · [email protected]
March 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM

Enough is enough, John.

  John, Elon Musk has been on a rampage against the federal government – spreading dangerous conspiracy theories, gutting agencies, and using his billions to silence his critics. Americans are fed up. In fact, a new CNN poll shows that 53% of Americans disapprove of Musk. But instead …
  Team DASS · [email protected]
March 14, 2025 at 8:12 PM

GUTTED: election cybersecurity

  John, Donald Trump and Elon Musk have taken a sledgehammer to the federal government… First, they shuttered the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Then, they gutted the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Now, they have a new target: The Cybersecurity and …
  Marc Elias · [email protected]
March 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM

Donald Trump and Elon Musk

  Hi John, it’s Marc Elias. I’m proud to be one of the leading lawyers in the ongoing fight to defend democracy and protect voting rights in the face of Republican extremism. Right now, we’re seeing Donald Trump and Elon Musk launch an assault on our government and the rule of law.  …
  DASS Legal Fund · [email protected]
March 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM

“this is the way dictatorships get going”

  John, Trump’s retribution campaign is now targeting prominent Democratic lawyers:  Trump is shredding the First Amendment under the guise of “national security” Under the pretense of "national security," Trump is undermining the First Amendment. Why? These individuals …
  Mark Kelly · [email protected]
March 11, 2025 at 8:51 PM

Drop the tough guy act, Elon

Elon Musk called me a traitor. He tweeted that in response to my visit to Ukraine and Poland.   Elon Musk called me a traitor, John. He tweeted that in response to my visit to Ukraine and Poland. “You are a traitor,” for having dinner with American soldiers deployed to Poland. “You are…
  DASS Legal Fund · [email protected]
March 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM

🔵 John, please read this email from start to finish… 🔵

  🔵 John, please read this email from start to finish… 🔵 Right now, Donald Trump and Elon Musk are waging an all out war on our democracy and the institutions keeping it strong.   We saw sweeping pardons for Jan. 6 insurrectionists. We watched his administration try to…
  Marc Elias · [email protected]
March 7, 2025 at 7:22 PM

re: dangerous lies

  Hi John, it’s Marc Elias. I’m proud to be one of the leading lawyers in the ongoing fight to defend democracy and protect voting rights in the face of Republican extremism. Right now, we’re seeing Donald Trump and Elon Musk launch an assault on our government and the rule of law.  …
  Team DASS · [email protected]
March 7, 2025 at 2:01 AM

Elon Musk’s plan (re: privatizing the Post Office)

  Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, is waging an all-out war on the federal government. Let us explain:  First: Musk spent an estimated $200 MILLION to elect Donald Trump last November.   Then: Trump gave him full authority to GUT the federal government with his “Department …
  Team DASS · [email protected]
March 5, 2025 at 8:06 PM

Elon Musk: We should privatize the Post Office

  Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, is waging an all-out war on the federal government. Let us explain:  First: Musk spent an estimated $200 MILLION to elect Donald Trump last November.   Then: Trump gave him full authority to GUT the federal government with his “Department …
  DASS Legal Fund · [email protected]
March 4, 2025 at 11:03 PM

Re: tonight

  John, Tonight, Donald Trump will address the nation in the same Capitol he incited an insurrection on four years earlier.  We know he’ll follow his same old, authoritarian playbook: attack his political enemies, stoke division, and deflect any accountability for the reckless action…
  Team DASS · [email protected]
March 2, 2025 at 9:01 PM

PAUSED: “all election security activities.”

  John, Donald Trump and Elon Musk have taken a sledgehammer to the federal government, gutting key programs like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and even firing Federal Aviation Administration staff. So, it shouldn’t surprise u…
  DASS Legal Fund · [email protected]
March 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM

re: Trump's third term

  John, Donald Trump refused to concede in 2020. He preemptively claimed the 2024 election would be rigged. He’s actively referring to himself as “KING.” And now, he’s even toying with the idea of running for a third term.  Trump again raises idea of running for an unconstitut…
  Marc Elias · [email protected]
February 28, 2025 at 9:04 PM

re: Republican extremism

  Hi John, it’s Marc Elias. I’m proud to be one of the leading lawyers in the ongoing fight to defend democracy and protect voting rights in the face of Republican extremism. Right now, we’re seeing Donald Trump and Elon Musk launch an assault on our government and the rule of law.  …
  DASS Legal Fund · [email protected]
February 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM

🔵 John, please read this email from start to finish… 🔵

  🔵 John, please read this email from start to finish… 🔵 Right now, Donald Trump and Elon Musk are waging an all out war on our democracy and the institutions keeping it strong.   We saw sweeping pardons for Jan. 6 insurrectionists. We watched his administration try to…
  DASS Legal Fund · [email protected]
February 27, 2025 at 11:02 PM

Trump’s third term

  John, Donald Trump refused to concede in 2020. He preemptively claimed the 2024 election would be rigged. He’s actively referring to himself as “KING.” And now, he’s even toying with the idea of running for a third term.  Trump again raises idea of running for an unconstitut…
  Marc Elias · [email protected]
February 27, 2025 at 2:01 AM

Here’s the truth:

  Hi John, it’s Marc Elias. I’m proud to be one of the leading lawyers in the ongoing fight to defend democracy and protect voting rights in the face of Republican extremism. Right now, we’re seeing Donald Trump and Elon Musk launch an assault on our government and the rule of law.  …
  Team DASS · [email protected]
February 26, 2025 at 11:02 PM

re: the SAVE Act

  Center for American Progress: The SAVE Act Would Disenfranchise Millions of Citizens MAGA Republicans are pushing for a federal takeover of our elections through the so-called SAVE Act – legislation that would make it harder for MILLIONS of Americans to vote. Sign on to STOP the SA…
  Marc Elias · [email protected]
February 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM

re: Donald Trump and Elon Musk

  Hi John, it’s Marc Elias. I’m proud to be one of the leading lawyers in the ongoing fight to defend democracy and protect voting rights in the face of Republican extremism. Right now, we’re seeing Donald Trump and Elon Musk launch an assault on our government and the rule of law.  …