Since 2017, our team of experienced litigators and effective communicators has successfully challenged bad actors and their unlawful policies, shut down corrupt committees created for industry interests, and exposed unfair, unreasonable rulemakings that strip vulnerable communities of crucial protections.
In statehouses, courtrooms, and communities across the country, we continue to see threats to democracy. Democracy Forward is expanding its work and using new strategies to oppose abuses of power, give voice to those who are harmed, and fight for the promise of democracy on behalf of all Americans.
The team behind the work
Meet the teamWe use the law to fight for good government on behalf of all Americans.
LITIGATING
We go to court for democracy by challenging abuses of power and attempts to undermine a government that works for people who need it most.
SUPPORTING
We support advocates engaged in transformative work for people and communities by providing legal representation, strategy, and resources to amplify their voice in government.
RAISING AWARENESS
We expose overlooked, often under-the-radar threats to democracy by raising public awareness on behalf of the people and communities harmed.
What we're doing
- Civil Rights
California Tribal Families Coalition, et al. v. Azar
Fighting the Trump administration’s failure to count vulnerable foster youth on behalf of a coalition of Tribal governments, LGBTQ+ advocates, and foster youth organizations.