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July 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM

My conversation with Preet Bharara: DOJ, nationwide injunctions, checks and balances and more

My conversation with Preet Bharara: DOJ, nationwide injunctions, checks and balances and more This week, I sat down with Preet Bharara — former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York who was famously fired by Trump in his first term — live on Substack to talk about how membe…

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July 5, 2025 at 11:03 AM

Reading list: The RNC’s war on voting just went global

Reading list: The RNC’s war on voting just went global The RNC has moved its campaign against voting rights to target U.S. citizens living abroad. We are still more than a year away from the 2026 elections. This is just the beginning. View in browser …

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July 4, 2025 at 4:27 PM

Fools, cowards and the big ugly bill

Fools, cowards and the big ugly bill In a healthy democracy, leaders govern through persuasion. They make arguments and respond to critics. They observe norms and advance proposals through compromise and mutual respect. Friday, July 4 View in browser …

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July 4, 2025 at 11:03 AM

DOJ backs Wyoming’s proof of citizenship law

DOJ backs Wyoming’s proof of citizenship law Wyoming is defending its new law requiring documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration. Now they have the U.S. Department of Justice on their side. Friday, July 4 View in browser …

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July 3, 2025 at 10:02 PM

The big ugly bill vs. democracy

The big ugly bill vs. democracy Marc and Preet Bharara discuss the future of the rule of law, democracy, the Supreme Court, the big ugly budget bill and more. Thursday, July 3 View in browser The fight for…

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July 3, 2025 at 11:03 AM

Trump’s war on citizenship

Trump’s war on citizenship Trump is attempting to change who is, and who can become, an American. In keeping with this goal, the DOJ recently said it would prioritize a process called denaturalization, which involves stripping some Americans of their citizenship. Thursday, Ju…

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July 2, 2025 at 10:03 PM

DOJ backs Wyoming’s proof of citizenship law

DOJ backs Wyoming’s proof of citizenship law The DOJ defended Wyoming’s new law that requires proof of citizenship to register to vote. It’s the department’s latest move in support of restrictive voting rules around the country. Wednesday, July 2 View in browser …

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July 2, 2025 at 7:45 PM

Join me live at 5 p.m. with JB Pritzker 

Join me live at 5 p.m. with JB Pritzker Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is sitting down with me live on Zoom — make sure to register now to secure your spot for this members-only event. View in browser Want a front ro…

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July 2, 2025 at 4:48 PM

CBS bends a knee. I never will.

CBS bends a knee. I never will. Earlier this year, I agreed to appear on 60 Minutes to stand up against Donald Trump’s targeting of law firms. As anchor Scott Pelley said, I was “the only lawyer the president has named who was willing to appear” on the show. View in brow…

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July 2, 2025 at 11:03 AM

Anti-voting activists have a plan to pass the SAVE Act

Anti-voting activists have a plan to pass the SAVE Act On a call with volunteers, the leader of an influential group of grassroots conservative activists laid out a plan for how to get the SAVE Act, the GOP’s monster voter suppression bill, through the Senate and onto Trump’s desk. Also …

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July 1, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Georgia Republicans quietly installing election conspiracy theorists on local boards 

Georgia Republicans quietly installing election conspiracy theorists on local boards Republicans are already laying the foundation for undermining a fair 2026 election in Georgia, where they’re working to install election conspiracy theorists on local boards. Tuesday, July 1…

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July 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM

30 years, one fight

30 years, one fight My first introduction to the U.S. Supreme Court was in 1996. I was 26 years old, a third-year associate, and I was asked to help draft an amicus brief for the Democratic Party. The Republican Party had brought a case to challenge the limits on how much political parti…

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July 1, 2025 at 11:04 AM

July preview: Voter ID, ballot challenges and more

July preview: Voter ID, ballot challenges and more At the beginning of each month, I will preview some of the cases we are watching with key dates and why they matter for democracy. In these challenging times, I hope to bring some clarity and insight to what’s happening on the docket. …

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June 30, 2025 at 10:03 PM

Republicans sue Arizona to block voting by some U.S. citizens

Republicans sue Arizona to block voting by some U.S. citizens The RNC is challenging yet another group of voters: U.S. citizens born abroad who vote in Arizona based on their parent’s registration in the state. Republicans said it’s part of their strategy to clean up voter rolls. …

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June 30, 2025 at 7:18 PM

[Correction] WEDNESDAY: Live Podcast with JB Pritzker and Marc Elias

[Correction] WEDNESDAY: Live Podcast with JB Pritzker and Marc Elias You won’t want to miss out — secure your spot to go behind the scenes with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias as they discuss Trump’s abuses of power, rising threats to elected officials a…

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June 30, 2025 at 7:06 PM

TOMORROW: Live Podcast with JB Pritzker and Marc Elias

TOMORROW: Live Podcast with JB Pritzker and Marc Elias You won’t want to miss out — secure your spot to go behind the scenes with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias as they discuss Trump’s abuses of power, rising threats to elected officials and what’s next…

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June 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM

The disappearing checks on Trump

The disappearing checks on Trump Still, it was the Supreme Court that captured most of my attention this weekend. In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision limiting universal injunctions, a debate has erupted about exactly what this means, in practice, for democracy moving forward. …

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June 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM

My conversation with Senator Schumer: 2026, Trump, SAVE Act and more

My conversation with Senator Schumer: 2026, Trump, SAVE Act and more This week, I sat down with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer for an interview. We talked about the Supreme Court’s decision on nationwide injunctions, how Trump’s ‘big, ugly betrayal’ bill will harm Americans, Schu…

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June 28, 2025 at 11:02 AM

Trump has destroyed the Justice Department’s independence 

Trump has destroyed the Justice Department’s independence In another era of American history, President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice would have been the subject of a major ongoing scandal. It’s almost too easy to evoke John Mitchell, the former Attorney General whose loyalty to P…

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June 27, 2025 at 10:02 PM

SCOTUS limits federal judges’ ability to block Trump power grab

SCOTUS limits federal judges’ ability to block Trump power grab A major U.S. Supreme Court ruling makes it much harder for courts to block President Donald Trump’s illegal executive actions. But it doesn’t allow him to proceed with ending birthright citizenship, as he falsely claimed. …

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June 27, 2025 at 7:48 PM

What today’s SCOTUS decision and Citizens United have in common

What today’s SCOTUS decision and Citizens United have in common As our country has become more polarized, the end of the Supreme Court term is no longer just watched by lawyers with pending cases. It has become an event in the political calendar. And with attacks on democracy more freque…

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June 27, 2025 at 1:37 PM

A week of warnings

A week of warnings This was one of the busiest weeks for democracy since Donald Trump took office — and this is all before the Supreme Court issues its final, most anticipated six decisions of the term at 10 a.m. today. I’ll have more to say about that later today. Friday, Ju…

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June 27, 2025 at 11:04 AM

North Carolina voters face new stumbling block

North Carolina voters face new stumbling block Up to 100,000 voters could be disenfranchised as the North Carolina election board coordinates with the Department of Justice on a legal settlement. The plan raises major red flags, according to voting advocates who say neither side of the …

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June 26, 2025 at 10:03 PM

RNC intervenes in Wyoming proof of citizenship case

RNC intervenes in Wyoming proof of citizenship case The RNC wants to help Wyoming fight off a pro-voting lawsuit challenging the state’s proof of citizenship requirement for voters. Thursday, June 26 View in browser …

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June 26, 2025 at 8:47 PM

Live Podcast with JB Pritzker and Marc Elias — Join us on Wednesday

Live Podcast with JB Pritzker and Marc Elias — Join us on Wednesday With attacks on democracy intensifying, blue states like Illinois are stepping up and fighting back. Want to know how and what comes next? Wednesday, July 2 at 5 p.m. ET | Live on Zoom View in browser …

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  Marc Elias · [email protected]

June 26, 2025 at 5:32 PM

Why the Senate must reject Emil Bove for federal judge

Why the Senate must reject Emil Bove for federal judge A dangerous election denier is on track to be a federal judge. Emil Bove was Donald Trump’s personal lawyer and at the Department of Justice, he has served as Trump’s chief enforcer. Most importantly to Trump, Bove is also a true bel…

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June 26, 2025 at 11:03 AM

Trump’s DHS and ICE evading oversight

Trump’s DHS and ICE evading oversight A former Department of Justice (DOJ) attorney alleged in a whistleblower complaint that Emil Bove, a senior department official and one of Trump’s judicial nominees, suggested that the DOJ should tell courts “f*** you” and ignore their orders, while …

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June 25, 2025 at 11:33 PM

Bulletin Board: Resources to Get Involved

Bulletin Board: Resources to Get Involved At our members-only live Q&A this week, thousands of members filled the Zoom chat, sharing resources, dropping links to organizing opportunities, shouting out their favorite advocacy orgs to support and even sharing what books and blogs they …

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June 25, 2025 at 10:03 PM

DOJ sues every federal district judge in Maryland

DOJ sues every federal district judge in Maryland Trump's Department of Justice sued every federal district judge in Maryland to challenge a court order temporarily barring the government from carrying out some deportations. Wednesday, June 25 View in browser …

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June 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM

ICYMI: MAGA and election conspiracists cheer Trump’s call for prosecutor to probe 2020 election

ICYMI: MAGA and election conspiracists cheer Trump’s call for prosecutor to probe 2020 election After President Donald Trump called for a special prosecutor to look into the 2020 election, MAGA is foaming at the mouth. Everyone from Trump admin officials like Kari Lake to right-wing cons…

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June 24, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Whistleblower: Senior DOJ official suggested department ignore court orders

Whistleblower: Senior DOJ official suggested department ignore court orders Emil Bove, a senior DOJ official and 3rd Circuit judicial nominee, suggested the Justice Department should ignore federal court orders to execute Trump’s aggressive deportations, according to a whistleblower fami…

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June 24, 2025 at 7:32 PM

I'm going live tonight

I'm going live tonight Tune in and submit any election, courts or democracy-related question on your mind. If you can’t make it, don’t worry. We will send the recording to those who sign up. View in browser Have…

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June 24, 2025 at 11:03 AM

Trump’s blueprint for political prosecutions 

Trump’s blueprint for political prosecutions It is 2025 and Donald Trump is still lying about the outcome of the 2020 election. Sadly, spinning false conspiracy theories about that election has become standard fare for the MAGA faithful. Yet recently, Trump made clear that he intends to …

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June 23, 2025 at 10:02 PM

MAGA cheers Trump’s call for prosecutor to probe 2020 election 

MAGA cheers Trump’s call for prosecutor to probe 2020 election Right-wing figures are praising Trump after he called for a special prosecutor to investigate false claims and conspiracy theories surrounding the 2020 presidential election. Monday, June 23 View in bro…

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June 23, 2025 at 5:47 PM

Republicans in Congress once again surrender to Trump

Republicans in Congress once again surrender to Trump I may not be an expert on the use of presidential power to conduct military operations, however, I know this: the Constitution grants Congress the power to “provide for the common defense” and to “declare War.” View i…

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June 22, 2025 at 5:06 PM

This Tuesday: Live Q&A with Marc Elias on Trump 2.0

This Tuesday: Live Q&A with Marc Elias on Trump 2.0 We know you have many questions and Democracy Docket founder and voting rights lawyer Marc Elias is ready to answer them. Tuesday, June 24 at 7 p.m. ET | Live on Zoom View in browser …

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June 22, 2025 at 11:02 AM

My conversation with Brad Lander: ICE arrest, Trump vs. blue cities and more

My conversation with Brad Lander: ICE arrest, Trump vs. blue cities and more This week, I sat down with Brad Lander — New York City comptroller and candidate for mayor — for an interview on our YouTube channel. We talked about his recent ICE arrest, why the Trump administration is going …

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June 21, 2025 at 11:02 AM

Weekend reading list: False voting claims, 2026 election denialism and more

Weekend reading list: False voting claims, 2026 election denialism and more This was yet another week where the news was hard to miss. Another Democrat was manhandled and arrested, this time New York City comptroller and Democratic mayoral candidate Brad Lander. The Supreme Court continu…

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June 20, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Appeals court lets Trump keep control of California National Guard

Appeals court lets Trump keep control of California National Guard A federal appeals court let President Donald Trump maintain control of 4,000 California National Guard troops as legal challenges brought by the state continue. A three-judge panel unanimously ruled Thursday that a lower …

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  Marc Elias · [email protected]

June 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM

It's not just one arrest. It’s a strategy. 

It's not just one arrest. It’s a strategy. This week, the legacy media finally caught up to what I’ve been writing about for months: the use of federal government power to intimidate, investigate and prosecute political opponents. Slowly but surely, the Trump administration has begun ex…

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June 20, 2025 at 11:03 AM

Could Alabama be put under federal oversight for its discriminatory maps?

Could Alabama be put under federal oversight for its discriminatory maps? After repeatedly drawing racially biased maps and defying court orders, the state could face consequences for continuing to dilute minority votes. A federal court has already chastised Alabama for its refusal to co…

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  Marc Elias · [email protected]

June 19, 2025 at 10:02 PM

The American Bar Association’s lawsuit is a good start, but we need more

The American Bar Association’s lawsuit is a good start, but we need more The American Bar Association is suing the Trump administration over its executive orders targeting major law firms. This is good news for the rule of law and the vital role that lawyers play in our democracy. The l…

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June 19, 2025 at 11:02 AM

Feds keep arresting Democrats

Feds keep arresting Democrats After this week’s arrest of New York City’s comptroller, federal agents have now detained or taken into custody at least four elected officials — all Democrats — and two other public officials in recent weeks, including members of Congress and a sitting may…

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June 18, 2025 at 10:07 PM

Targeting of Dem officials is no longer a pattern, it’s an epidemic

Targeting of Dem officials is no longer a pattern, it’s an epidemic Marc Elias, Michael Steele and Alicia Menendez discussed the arrest of a New York City official and Democratic mayoral candidate, as well as the legal fight to block  Trump’s federalization of the California National Gua…

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June 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM

Trump is targeting cities to weaponize government against the vote

Trump is targeting cities to weaponize government against the vote Donald Trump’s attack on free and fair elections took a dark turn this week. On Sunday night, Trump posted on social media that he wanted stepped-up immigration operations “in America’s largest Cities, such as Los Angeles…

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June 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM

ICYMI: DHS Said to Brief Cleta Mitchell’s Group on Citizenship Checks for Voting

ICYMI: DHS Said to Brief Cleta Mitchell’s Group on Citizenship Checks for Voting There’s a contentious legal situation brewing in Arizona’s Maricopa County, between the county’s newly minted far-right recorder, Justin Heap, and the Republican-controlled board of supervisors over electio…

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June 17, 2025 at 10:07 PM

ICE agents arrest NYC official, mayoral candidate outside immigration court

ICE agents arrest NYC official, mayoral candidate outside immigration court ICE agents arrested New York City comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander outside an immigration court after he tried to escort someone out, making him the latest Democratic official to be detained by the T…

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  Marc Elias · [email protected]

June 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM

Both sides news coverage is killing democracy

Both sides news coverage is killing democracy There is a dangerous pathology that causes some otherwise intelligent people to bend over backward to excuse Republican voter suppression. Unable to defend it on the merits, they instead claim it is ineffective or even counterproductive. …

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June 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM

Live Q&A on Trump 2.0 — Join us next week

Live Q&A on Trump 2.0 — join us next week We know you have many questions and Democracy Docket founder and voting rights lawyer Marc Elias is ready to answer them. Tuesday, June 24 at 7 p.m. ET | Live on Zoom View in browser UP…

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June 16, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Trump uses false voting claims to target ‘Democrat power center’

Trump uses false voting claims to target ‘Democrat power center’ Trump ordered ICE to target major U.S. cities, the “core of the Democrat Power Center," to punish his political opponents, citing election conspiracy theories that Democrats use undocumented immigrants to “expand their Vote…

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