The rule of law, along with the norms, institutions, and guardrails that sustain democracy have declined and are under extraordinary strain. Over the past year, the Trump-Vance administration has waged a systematic campaign to dismantle government, intimidate the courts, silence the free press, restrict voting access, and consolidate executive power at the expense of the American people. These are not isolated actions — they are the hallmarks of a coordinated assault on the rights, freedoms, and wellbeing of people, families, and communities across the country.
Democracy in the United States is in crisis. But the story of this moment is not only one of crisis. It is also one of courage.
People across the nation are playing a key role in stopping the administration’s attempts to consolidate king-like power. This report documents both the alarming attacks on foundational democratic values, and the resilience of the people and communities who are fighting to defend them. Organized by issue area, it offers an illustrative record of what is at stake — and what is possible when people take action, pursue accountability, and refuse to cede the promise of our democracy.
Democracy is not a given.
Democracy is a choice.
And, we must keep choosing it.