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Published: January 8, 2026 23:27

A day after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot a Minneapolis mother dead, the Trump administration has moved swiftly to portray the victim as a domestic terrorist and to threaten retaliation against unspecified left-wing groups.…

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Published: January 8, 2026 20:41

As we begin 2026, a new development threatens to further undermine voting by mail. A recent rule change at the U.S. Postal Service means that postmarks will no longer reflect the date a piece of mail was deposited at a local post office.…

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Published: January 8, 2026 19:20

🚨BREAKING: Utah Republicans moved to keep control of the state’s congressional map Wednesday, filing a notice of appeal with the Utah Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that blocked their gerrymander and put a fairer, court-ordered map in place for the…

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Published: January 8, 2026 17:08

🚨BREAKING: A federal judge Thursday ruled that John Sarcone, President Donald Trump’s temporary pick as acting U.S. attorney for NDNY, has been serving unlawfully in his post for months. The decision makes Sarcone the fifth Trump-appointed acting U.S.…

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Published: January 8, 2026 17:03

NEW: A group of bipartisan former state Secretaries of State file amicus brief urging the court to dismiss the DOJ's lawsuit seeking access to Pennsylvania's statewide voter registration data.…

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Published: January 8, 2026 16:03

NEW EPISODE: Molly Jong-Fast and I discuss Trump’s declining political power, the myth of a governing mandate, and the growing backlash heading into the 2026 midterm elections. https://youtu.be/FnpgfzFuaAk?si=LmS0TWc-lVFHuY7Z

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Published: January 8, 2026 15:18

The GOP ratcheted up their criticism of — and pressure on — the federal judiciary Wednesday, arguing at a Senate Judiciary Committee panel that some of the judges who have ruled against President Donald Trump’s administration deserve to be impeached.…

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Published: January 8, 2026 03:46

Last January, when many of us were telling everyone that Trump's appointees were all terrible, The Washington Post gave thumbs up to many of the worst of the worst. Listen to and support independent media. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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Published: January 8, 2026 02:47

The Department of Justice has sued 24 states and the District of Columbia for access to sensitive voter data on more than 100,000,000 Americans. My law firm has intervened on behalf of voters to fight DOJ in 23 of the 25 cases. Tomorrow we will do the…

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Published: January 7, 2026 22:46

DOJ is in clear violation of the law Congress enacted. Yet, legacy media continues to act like DOJ is undertaking some Herculean effort to comply. Here is the New York Times' latest vs Democracy Docket's. See the difference independent media makes?…

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Published: January 7, 2026 22:30

Today once again proved that everyday citizens protesting their government are braver than the titans who own the largest media corporations, run the biggest law firms and lead the most powerful technology companies.

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Published: January 7, 2026 21:34

🚨BREAKING: The GOP ratcheted up their criticism of — and pressure on — the federal judiciary Wednesday, arguing at a Senate Judiciary Committee panel that some judges who have ruled against President Donald Trump’s administration deserve to be impeached.…

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Published: January 7, 2026 20:57

Trump’s veto is just the latest move in a series of crucial funding cuts — along with a federal investigation into the state’s prison system — for Colorado that state leaders say is political payback over the incarceration of Tina Peters.…

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Published: January 7, 2026 20:13

Republican officials rejected one-third of signatures gathered to block Republicans’ new Missouri congressional map as invalid based on the date they were collected – a decision that referendum organizers are challenging in court.…

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Published: January 7, 2026 19:13

🚨BREAKING: Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced Wednesday that he will call a special session on redistricting in April, adding the Sunshine State to the list of places where Republicans aim to give themselves an electoral advantage in the 2026 midterm…

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Published: January 7, 2026 17:22

A federal judge has ordered Lindsey Halligan — the loyalist insurance lawyer President Donald Trump handpicked to prosecute his enemies — to explain why she continues to claim she’s the top federal prosecutor in eastern Virginia, despite a court formally…

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Published: January 7, 2026 15:47

Here's what the host of the CBS Evening News said about Jan. 6 last night: "President Trump today accused Democrats of failing to prevent the attack on the Capitol while House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries accused the president of 'whitewashing' it." …

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Published: January 7, 2026 15:29

The latest episode of my Democracy Docket podcast is out! I discuss the Supreme Court with the amazing Dahlia Lithwick. Available on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.…

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Published: January 7, 2026 15:16

With the midterms elections less than 10 months away, Democracy Docket is tracking 169 active voting and election cases, including 27 filed by the Trump DOJ, and an additional 46 active redistricting cases. The future of democracy is literally on the…

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Published: January 7, 2026 03:15

If you watched CBS tonight, you saw legacy media capitulation. I created Democracy Docket to never back down or obey. It has no corporate backers, venture capitalists or private equity investors. It's only accountable to its members who support its…

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Published: January 7, 2026 02:38

The web page’s release on the anniversary of the attack showcases the Trump administration’s long-running effort to erase or revise the history of Jan. 6. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/trump-white-house-publishes-jan-6-website/

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Published: January 7, 2026 01:43

If you are not a Democracy Docket subscriber, here is just some of what you missed in tonight Daily Docket newsletter. Sign up for free to have the days democracy news sent straight to your inbox. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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Published: January 7, 2026 00:30

Trump has shown us what he is capable of before. He is showing us now that he is worse than ever. If I am wrong, then you will have worried and prepared for naught. But what if I am right?…

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Published: January 6, 2026 23:03

🚨BREAKING: The Department of Justice sued Arizona and Connecticut Tuesday, expanding its unprecedented campaign to force states to turn over their unredacted voter rolls. The two new lawsuits bring the DOJ’s tally to 23 states and Washington D.C.…

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Published: January 6, 2026 21:53

My law firm is representing clients intervening to fight all 22 of DOJ's lawsuits seeking sensitive voter data. So far we've been granted intervention in nine of them: California Hawaii Maine Massachusetts Michigan New Mexico New Hampshire Oregon Rhode…

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Published: January 6, 2026 20:47

🚨BREAKING: On the 5th anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, the Trump White House launched a new website that rewrites the events of that day—portraying the violent effort to overturn the 2020 election as a miscarriage of justice and…

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Published: January 6, 2026 20:31

Those who ignore the rampant conspiracy theories about Venezuela and the 2020 election are missing a key part of the story. https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trump-venezuela-and-the-threat-to-the-2026-elections/

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Published: January 6, 2026 20:23

🚨BREAKING: On the 5th anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, the Trump White House launched a new website that rewrites the events of that day—portraying the violent effort to overturn the 2020 election as a miscarriage of justice and…

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Published: January 6, 2026 17:43

🚨BREAKING: More than two weeks past its statutory deadline, the DOJ has released less than 1% of its Epstein documents and it will continue to be in violation of the law for the foreseeable future.…

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Published: January 6, 2026 16:08

NEW EPISODE: Supreme Court expert and Amicus podcast host @dahlialithwick.bsky.social joins me for a great conversation including unpacking one of the most dangerous and least understood forces shaping American law today: the Supreme Court’s shadow docket.…

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Published: January 6, 2026 15:16

My latest on how CBS is actively making the case for independent media just went out to Democracy Docket premium members. Become one today. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0

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Published: January 6, 2026 14:45

Here is what I wrote five years ago. How different the world would be if my recommendations had been followed. https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/the-day-democracy-was-attacked/

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Published: January 6, 2026 13:14

Five years ago, Donald Trump instigated a violent insurrection in the Capitol to prevent Congress from certifying Joe Biden the winner of the 2020 election. The fact that the GOP coddled him, protected him, renominated him, and now support him in office,…

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Published: January 6, 2026 03:31

🚨BREAKING: DOJ admits it has only released 12,285 documents required by Epstein Files Transparency Act. More than 2 million documents still need to be reviewed/released. DOJ is in violation of federal law that required release by Dec. 19. More from…

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Published: January 6, 2026 02:57

While legacy media is failing, Democracy Docket is growing a pro-democracy community of people who care about free and fair elections and want to support independent media. Become a premium member today. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0

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Published: January 6, 2026 02:28

At some point, I would love to see an interviewer ask someone from the Trump administration which specific portion of Article II they are relying on. [contains quote post or other embedded content]

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Published: January 6, 2026 01:52

"It seems that Republican lawmakers in Ohio can’t take no for an answer. Despite a 2023 ballot measure codifying reproductive freedom in the state constitution, Republicans are still trying everything they can to make abortion inaccessible." - Susan…

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Published: January 6, 2026 01:48

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Published: January 6, 2026 00:27

NEW: Democracy Docket has relaunched its Defending Democracy audio podcast -- with three new episodes each week! Listen on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.…

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Published: January 6, 2026 00:17

My law firm is representing clients intervening to fight all 22 of DOJ's lawsuits seeking sensitive voter data. So far we've been granted intervention in: Maine Oregon California Hawaii Michigan New Mexico New Hampshire

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Published: January 5, 2026 23:12

Too many top lawyers would rather collect tens of millions of dollars from corporations seeking favor with the Trump administration than protect the right to vote or combat discrimination.…

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Published: January 5, 2026 21:59

My law firm is representing clients intervening to fight DOJ's effort to obtain sensitive voter data. DOJ originally opposed our intervention. After they lost the first few, they switch positions. So far we've been granted intervention in: Maine Oregon…

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Published: January 5, 2026 21:10

Big Law isn’t just sitting out the fight against DOJ lawsuits. They have virtually disappeared from the fight for voting rights and free and fair elections altogether. https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/big-law-walks-away-from-democracy/

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Published: January 5, 2026 19:45

The Department of Defense will seek to demote Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), a retired Navy captain, as punishment for reminding troops in a video last year that they are obligated to refuse illegal orders.…

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Published: January 5, 2026 17:59

If you think the attack on Venezuela is only about oil then you haven't ready my latest for Democracy Docket. Trump wants the oil, but he really wants to spread election denialism. Become a premium member now to access this in full and stay informed…

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Published: January 5, 2026 03:10

I'm not sure why, but Democracy Docket had one of its best days for new memberships. Thank you to everyone who signed up. Your support allows the 22-person team to keep you informed about the fight for democracy and free and fair elections. More premium…

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Published: January 4, 2026 23:47

Despite a statutory deadline requiring all of the files to be released by Dec. 19, 5.2 million documents remain to be reviewed and disclosed. It’s likely that the final public release will not occur until the end of February — one full year after Pam Bondi…

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Published: January 4, 2026 22:58

The big story has been the collapse of legacy media and big law as a bulwark against authoritarianism. I started a law firm in 2021 to fight for free and fair elections. I founded Democracy Docket in 2020 to be a voice for the pro-democracy movement.…

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Published: January 4, 2026 17:07

In this instance, Trump appears to have concluded that the old Washington, D.C., axiom does not apply: The cover-up is not worse than the potential crime. https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/for-trump-the-epstein-cover-up-beats-the-truth/

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Published: January 4, 2026 16:10

Many states controlled by Democrats also have barriers to voting and insufficient protections against bad actors at the local level. Rather than play defense, these states should embrace reforms that will enfranchise voters and provide strong safeguards…

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Published: January 4, 2026 15:07

Democracy Docket just sent out my latest: Big Law walks away from democracy. Supporting independent, prodemocracy media has never been more important. Sign-up today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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Published: January 4, 2026 03:46

I have a lot to say about what is going on right now with our democracy and the impact it is having on free and fair elections in 2026 and 2028. You can have it all sent straight to your inbox by becoming a Democracy Docket premium member now.…

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Published: January 4, 2026 02:10

The truth seems obvious to anyone willing to open their eyes. Trump has decided that whatever the files contain is more damaging to him than the political cost of keeping them under wraps as the country clamors for their release.…

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Published: January 3, 2026 22:38

Donald Trump's unprecedented data grab is central to a broader strategy of voter suppression, election subversion, and litigation designed to undermine free and fair elections in 2026 and beyond. This is the biggest fight for free and fair elections we…

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Published: January 3, 2026 21:26

The media you support is a statement of your values. I started Democracy Docket in 2020 to be fiercely independent and unapologetically pro-democracy. If that is what you value, join today. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0

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Published: January 3, 2026 20:48

If Donald Trump wanted these records reviewed and released quickly, they would be. Lawyers from other government agencies could be deployed to assist with the review. Nonlawyers could handle many of the administrative tasks. Trump could pressure compliant…

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Published: January 3, 2026 19:35

🚨BREAKING: President Donald Trump is facing sharp criticism for bypassing Congress and conducting an overnight military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, the authoritarian leader of Venezuela, and bring him to the United States to stand trial.…

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Published: January 3, 2026 17:45

Bill Ackman asked people on X about voter ID. I decided to take his question seriously and answer it. Become a Democracy Docket premium member to read the entire version of this piece and access all its premium content while support independent media.…

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Published: January 3, 2026 16:03

NEW EPISODE: This is going to be the biggest election story in 2026. The Trump Department of Justice is aggressively seeking access to Americans’ most sensitive voter data—including Social Security numbers, party affiliation, voting history, and…

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Published: January 3, 2026 15:55

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Published: January 3, 2026 02:56

CBS News has capitulated but Democracy Docket never will. I created it without any corporate backers or private equity investors. It's only accountable to its members who help support its 22-person team. Become one now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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Published: January 3, 2026 02:06

The big data and increased computing power that enable artificial intelligence are emboldening Republicans to deploy more sophisticated techniques to make it harder for you to vote and easier for them to cheat next November.…

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Published: January 3, 2026 00:09

Unlike CBS, I believe that the media should take into account the perspectives of those advocating for free and fair elections. I started Democracy Docket to do just that -- provide you news, information and analysis of what is happening to democracy in…

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Published: January 2, 2026 21:40

This is a lie. If you want media that puts you first above their advertisers, corporate interests and Donald Trump, forget the legacy outlets. Support independent, pro-democracy media. Subscribe to Democracy Docket. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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Published: January 2, 2026 20:38

🚨BREAKING: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) opened a new front in its ongoing campaign for voter data held by states Friday, demanding Minnesota turn over records related to same-day registrations.…

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Published: January 2, 2026 18:21

🚨BREAKING: A pro-democracy organization has filed two formal complaints asking federal watchdogs to look into potential illegal actions and partisanship inside the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, an independent federal agency tasked with helping…

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Published: January 2, 2026 17:06

The is an old Washington saying that the cover-up is worse than the crime. What if it turns out that isn't true? My latest on why for Trump, the Epstein cover-up may beat the truth will be sent out via email shortly to Democracy Docket subscribers. Sign…

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Published: January 2, 2026 16:48

"2025 was tough. It was painful. This was the year that America broke open. Now the seedy interior of what lies within so many structures of power in our country has been revealed. It is not pretty." -- @sifill.bsky.social…

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Published: January 2, 2026 12:50

My latest👇 Unlike in past years, we are not only up against the GOP and its right-wing allies, but the Department of Justice as well. Their collective goal is to use data to make it harder for you to vote and easier for them to cheat next November.…

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Published: January 2, 2026 02:41

As the election year begins, my law firm is currently litigating 78 voting and election cases in 39 states. The 2026 midterm elections are shaping up to be a fight to protect free and fair election. I started Democracy Docket to keep you informed. Sign…

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Published: January 1, 2026 22:16

I am often asked what laws I would recommend blue states adopt. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, there are seven changes every state could adopt right now, for virtually no cost or administrative burden.…

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Published: January 1, 2026 20:32

Donald Trump and the Republican Party know that they are likely to be voted out of power in November 2026. The tools they are counting on to prevent this are the same ones being deployed by the largest technology companies: big data sets and vast computing…

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Published: January 1, 2026 17:48

Democracy Docket's free daily and weekly newsletters keep you informed about everything you need to know about what is happening to democracy and elections in court. For even more in-depth opinion from me, you can become a premium member. Free or paid,…

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Published: January 1, 2026 15:34

House Republicans asked Jack Smith about me. I continue to live rent free in the heads of these MAGA idiots. h/t: @emptywheel.bsky.social

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Published: January 1, 2026 15:10

Tony Dokoupil sounds like he is auditioning to work at Democracy Docket!😂 "So here's my promise to you as long as I sit in this chair: you come first. Not advertisers. Not politicians. Not corporate interests. And, yes, that does include the corporate…

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Published: January 1, 2026 13:35

From George Conway to Rep. Jamie Raskin, I discussed the state of democracy with plenty of guests, and spoke to viewers directly about redistricting, Trump’s plan to steal the 2026 election, and more. Check out our 10 most popular videos of 2025:…

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Published: January 1, 2026 03:09

I won't lie, this was a tough year for democracy. But we enter 2026 with hope and optimism for the year ahead. I wish you all a happy and healthy new year.

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Published: January 1, 2026 02:32

If you waited until the last minute to support an independent, pro-democracy media outlet. Become a Democracy Docket member for $10mo. You will get access to the information and analysis you will need in 2026 while also supporting the 22-person team who…

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Published: January 1, 2026 00:26

When I started Democracy Docket it was just an idea. Now it's a 20 person team, daily and weekly newsletters, a great website, a vibrant YouTube channel, and most importantly a community of 425,000 subscribers. What is missing is you. Join today!…

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Published: December 31, 2025 21:31

🚨BREAKING: President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he was ending his National Guard deployment in Los Angeles and his attempted military takeovers in Chicago and Portland.…

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Published: December 31, 2025 19:57

As the Democracy Docket team worked this year to cover all aspects of voting rights and democracy and hold the Trump administration accountable, it kept tabs on some of the best and worst moments.…

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Published: December 31, 2025 17:42

The most important thing I have written in a while -- Trump’s DOJ wants your data and whether it gets it may decide the outcome of the midterm elections. If you aren't already, become a Democracy Docket member to gain full access all to my writings and…

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Published: December 31, 2025 17:25

The DCRP voted on a resolution in September to authorize a hand count if they could secure funding and volunteers. But that proved tougher than the party expected.…

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Published: December 31, 2025 16:06

NEW EPISODE: Mary McCord joins me to deliver a sobering, inside-the-Justice-Department assessment of how political pressure is corroding DOJ norms, judicial trust, and prosecutorial ethics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Gl3p12IwmA

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Published: December 31, 2025 15:38

🚨BREAKING: One Republican lawyer who worked to overturn the 2020 election alongside leaders of the effort, and a second who was a senior member of Cleta Mitchell’s anti-voting network, were recently hired to work on voting issues at the Civil Rights…

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Published: December 31, 2025 14:35

In 2021, I left Big Law and built my own law firm to protect democracy. In 2020, I saw what corporate overlords were doing to media, so I decided to build Democracy Docket. Now, I need your help to make it grow and thrive. Support its 22 person team by…

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Published: December 31, 2025 02:44

At year end, the dividing line in politics today is defined by dignity. Dignity is something that can't be taken away. It can only be surrendered voluntarily. We saw the most powerful business leaders willing to surrender dignity while everyday Americans…

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Published: December 31, 2025 01:32

Just a reminder as we end the year, Democracy Docket is able to be fiercely independent because it is member supported. There are no venture capitalists and no corporate overlords. If you want to help expand its work and influence and access premium…

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Published: December 30, 2025 23:32

Large law firms are siding with Trump over their clients and employees. Let me give you one statistic to exemplify this: DOJ is suing 22 states for access to sensitive voter data. My firm of 60 lawyers is fighting in all 22. Not a single big law firm…

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Published: December 30, 2025 21:30

🚨BREAKING: A new court filing suggests the Department of Justice (DOJ) may have pressed criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia in retaliation for a court victory that ultimately brought him back to the United States.…

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Published: December 30, 2025 21:23

If, in the last year, you have enjoyed something I have written or a piece on the Democracy Docket website, consider becoming a Democracy Docket member to support its pro-democracy mission and to access all its premium content. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0

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Published: December 30, 2025 20:55

I am writing about how useless Big Law has become in the fight for democracy and I came across this from 2021. It was bullshit then -- the SWAT teams never existed. But it's notable that firms like Paul Weiss felt the need to act like they cared. Now, they…

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Published: December 30, 2025 17:55

The United States Postal Service (USPS) finalized a rule on postmarks to reflect changes in its mail pickup processes that could cause an uptick in blown deadlines for documents sent by post, including mail-in ballots. …

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Published: December 30, 2025 14:34

How the Washington Post began the year. How Democracy Docket is ending it. Support independent media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0

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Published: December 30, 2025 02:35

Donald Trump targets his political enemies in order to keep power. In 2026, that won't just mean going after people like James Comey and Tish James. It will require him to target voters who he needs to disenfranchise to keep control of Congress. The fight…

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Published: December 30, 2025 00:03

Donald Trump has called me a "really bad person" and a "radical.” I think he is a deranged authoritarian. I created Democracy Docket to tell it like it is. To be fiercely independent. No corporate owners. No venture capitalists. We never back down or…

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Published: December 29, 2025 20:38

🚨BREAKING: Attorney General Pam Bondi has all but confirmed the existence of the conspiracy probe, pulling back the curtain on the potential next stage in Trump’s campaign of retribution against anyone who has stood in his way.…

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Published: December 29, 2025 20:02

Today I wrote about how this year many large institutions -- media, law, business -- sacrificed their dignity for profits. It is more vital than ever to support independent pro-democracy outlets. Become a Democracy Docket member to access premium content…

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Published: December 29, 2025 19:01

Lawyers for Tina Peters — the Colorado election denier serving a nine-year state prison sentence for her role in a voting system data breach — asked the Colorado Court of Appeals last week to release her after President Donald Trump granted Peters a…