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People using their voice is how we make impact in the U.S.
CEO @SkyePerryman joined @CNN live from the National Mall during #NoKings3 to talk about today's historic protests across the country.
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Team @DemocracyFwd. Proud alumna of @SecDebHaaland @Interior @DrBiden @TheJusticeDept @SenatorBarb.
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Our clients are sleeping in gas masks, regularly taking kids to urgent care, and facing worsening health conditions due to ICE's aggressive and unlawful use of tear gas near their homes.
If you're outraged - so are we. We'll keep pushing back in court and on the streets this Saturday at No Kings 3.
oregonlive.com/crime/2026/03/…
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BIG WIN: We won a court order to again block the Trump-Vance admin from transferring noncitizens out of Minnesota and protect their access to counsel.
This decision sends a clear message: the admin cannot evade accountability.
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These latest revelations show — yet again — why litigation matters. ICE has said the quiet part out loud: they have no authority to arrest people who are following the legal process and showing up at their immigration hearings.
We must all hold ICE accountable.
Ryan Goodman@rgoodlaw
Jaw-dropping DOJ admissions to court DOJ admits repeatedly made "material mistaken" representations to judge. ICE never had authority (under 2025 Guidance) to conduct arrests at immigration courthouses! DOJ admits court "relied on...prior misrepresentations" DOJ blames ICE
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Know your rights when interacting with ICE.
Conoce tus derechos al interactuar con ICE.
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The fight for democracy is at our front door.
I started writing Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times because the work we at @DemocracyFwd do every day reinforced what we all know: it is not our institutions alone that will save us, it is the people.
You can pre-order the book here: barnesandnoble.com/w/ordinary-peo…
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UPDATE: Court BLOCKS policy that would have forced the mass arrest and indefinite detention of lawfully admitted refugees.
This ruling protects refugees from the Trump-Vance admin’s attempted cruel, unlawful treatment while our case proceeds.
Democracy Forward@DemocracyFwd
BREAKING: We’re suing to block the Trump-Vance admin’s policy ordering the mandatory arrest and potentially indefinite detention of lawfully admitted refugees. The admin is using its failure to process green card applications to target refugees for deportation. We will see them in court.
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Earlier this year in our case, the govt admitted that DOGE accessed and may have shared Social Security data with an election denial group.
We’re suing to force the release of those records as we continue to protect Americans’ private data.
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Every generation inherits American democracy, and every generation decides what it becomes.
As we near #America250, let’s recommit to protect the shared values of freedom, equality, and rule of law that define our nation.
Join us: weholdtruths.org
#WeHoldTheseTruths
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When the Trump-Vance admin was unlawfully using chemical weapons near Portland homes, we sued on behalf of residents to stop the government and won.
Our brave plaintiffs’ stories are proof: the people are winning in court, and the Trump-Vance admin is losing.
bit.ly/4sVRJy4
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And @DemocracyFwd will be ready to go back to court to — yet again — win on behalf of the federal workforce.
Brian Stelter@brianstelter
The United States Agency for Global Media (@USAGM) has just responded to Tuesday's ruling reversing Trump's Voice of America shutdown and ordering staff back to work by... passing along a rather vague White House statement saying "this will not be the final say on the matter."
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My heart breaks for my dear friend Dolores Huerta. Like so many women, she has long carried the burden of this horrific abuse and told no one. It takes immense courage to share this trauma publicly and immeasurable strength to relive what happened. Dolores is a fighter, and my love and deep admiration for her only grows as she selflessly continues to stand up and sacrifice for survivors and for us all.
nytimes.com/2026/03/18/us/…
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Never underestimate the power of telling your story and standing in solidarity with others. Must read and powerful statement from @DoloresHuerta: @dolores_huerta/march-18-2026-e74c20430555" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@dolores_huert…
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A big win for our @DemocracyFwd team, co-counsel, and clients (as well as a win for the free press, our democracy, and the American people). Courage is the new currency.
washingtonpost.com/business/2026/…
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It’s Sunshine Week – a time to recognize the power of information, public accountability, and government transparency.
Here’s how we’ve used public records requests to shed light on the Trump-Vance admin’s unlawful actions.
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Beautiful tribute to Rob and Michele Reiner — who dedicated so much of their lives to fighting for social justice and defending our democracy. Rob and Michele will be remembered not just for the incredible art but also for the lives they changed through advocacy. Let's continue their legacy.
DiscussingFilm@DiscussingFilm
Billy Crystal gives a tribute to Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner at the Oscars following their tragic passing.
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"The fight is on." -CEO @SkyePerryman calls on all Americans to come together to defend voting rights ahead of midterm elections.
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President Trump and his administration have not been able to prevail on their retribution agenda at all – all bark, no bite.
I joined Glenn Kirschner to break down the latest legal updates and @DemocracyFwd's weekend court wins:
open.substack.com/pub/glennkirsc…
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NEWS: Judge rules Russ Vought's plan to defund and shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is arbitrary, capricious, and contrary to law.
We're honored to represent former Federal Reserve officials in support of this case.
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The people are united against unlawful attempts to dismantle our federal government – and last week, we won in court to end Kari Lake’s illegitimate appointment as head of U.S. Agency for Global Media and protect hundreds of jobs.
CEO @SkyePerryman joined @MTLegalAF to discuss:
youtube.com/watch?v=Ih_iM3…
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