Democracy Forward.
American non-profit organization
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 65
What's happening
Active this week
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Democracy Forward has sued the Trump administration over its plans.Well supported5 reports
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Advocacy group Democracy Forward challenged TPS policy changes affecting El Salvador and Sudan, while Congress considered immigration restrictions and the Trump administration sought revocations.Well supported4 reports5 developments inside
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A federal judge blocked a final rule limiting eligibility while an advocacy group and Democracy Forward filed a lawsuit against the Education Department.Some support5 reports1 development inside
Earlier this month
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Democracy Forward released internal documents detailing how ICE utilized the ELITE tool from Palantir.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) investigated non-profits regarding voter registration.Some support1 report
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DHS analyzed voter lists from Nevada, with internal documents regarding the analysis released by Democracy Forward.Some support10 reports
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A lawsuit was filed in the District of Columbia challenging the border wall construction overseen by DHS and CBP, involving entities like Democracy Forward.Well supported3 reports4 developments inside
One to three months ago
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Skye Perryman, CEO of Democracy Forward, held a book signing event in Farmville.Some support1 report
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The union representing government employees is challenging the administration's executive branch authority regarding the executive order.Well supported9 reports
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Nonprofit organizations are challenging federal policies regarding the usage of sensitive data.Some support1 report
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DHS agents infiltrated religious groups, including American Baptist Churches USA, under the guise of Trump administration claims, leading to a court order in Massachusetts.Some support2 reports
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A group, including Democracy Forward and the National Council of Churches, participated in a voting rights march at the Lincoln Memorial.Some support1 report
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Democracy Forward filed a lawsuit regarding the failure of USCIS to release requested FOIA records.Some support1 report
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Democracy Forward filed a lawsuit to protect Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders against revocation attempts by the Trump administration.Some support1 report
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Democracy Forward challenged policies of the Trump administration in Boston.Some support7 reports
Gone quiet
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Lawsuit filed alleging an unnamed US federal agency ignored internal advice.Some support2 reports
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Capital Research Center and Democracy Forward are involved in a coalition targeting the Trump administration's immigration enforcement via FTCA.Some support1 report
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A coalition involving Donald Trump, a former federal prosecutor, and Democracy Forward agreed to drop a lawsuit in exchange for a compensation fund, citing recent statements.Some support1 report
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Lawsuit challenges border expansion and surveillance plans.Some support1 report
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Lawsuits are underway against DHS regarding immigration processes enacted during the Trump administration, involving an incident with an Afghan immigrant.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A judge struck down restrictive asylum and work permit policies, vacating nationwide benefit application halts.Some support2 reports
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Democracy Forward challenged administration policies regarding immigration and advocated for immigrants affected by restrictive policies.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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A facility is located in Portland, Oregon, and Democracy Forward provided counsel to the residents there on June 5th.Some support1 report
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News at the entities that move Democracy Forward most-
Donald Trump OperationalThe Trump administration has embraced a new campaign focused on integrating automation into government services.Moves Democracy Forward
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Common Cause OperationalA federal judge in New York ordered the Trump administration to stop running ads after Common Cause reported violations.Moves Democracy Forward
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Homeland Security Investigations TransactionalDOJ announced charges involving immigrants in Idaho and New York, while HSI investigated voting charges in Florida.Moves Democracy Forward
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Bureau of Ocean Energy Management OperationalEarthjustice filed a lawsuit against a mining effort while the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued leases near American Samoa.Moves Democracy Forward
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Fort Bend County TransactionalStorms crossed Fort Bend County on September 2, 2026.Moves Democracy Forward
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Electronic Privacy Information Center OperationalGoogle seeks worker data to train AI machines, prompting criticism from the AFL-CIO and the Electronic Privacy Information Center.Moves Democracy Forward
Connections
The 40 strongest of 65, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Donald Trump Operational
Democracy Forward actively challenges Donald Trump and his administration through ongoing litigation and political advocacy.
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Arlington County Board Operational
Democracy Forward is actively representing the Arlington County Board in an ongoing lawsuit.
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Common Cause Operational
Both companies are members of a coalition actively suing the administration over deployment plans.
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DHS Operational
Democracy Forward actively challenges and litigates against DHS policies and actions through advocacy and document disclosure.
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Marc Elias Structural
Marc Elias serves as the chairman of Democracy Forward.
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Skye Perryman Structural
Skye Perryman serves as the President and CEO of Democracy Forward.
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Internal Revenue Service Operational
Democracy Forward actively challenges the Internal Revenue Service through lawsuits and advocacy regarding tax immunity and fund implementation.
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Homeland Security Investigations Transactional
Democracy Forward obtains and utilizes investigative reports generated by Homeland Security Investigations via records requests and FOIA.
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Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Operational
The government agency is facing active legal challenges and injunctions from the company regarding its operational exhibits.
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American Federation of Government Employees Operational
The two groups actively collaborate, joining lawsuits and supporting each other's causes against the executive branch.
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Campaign Legal Center Operational
The entities jointly coordinate to challenge executive orders issued by Donald Trump.
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National Park Service Operational
Democracy Forward actively challenges National Park Service policy actions through litigation regarding park management.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Transactional
Democracy Forward is involved in litigation challenging the border expansion and surveillance plans of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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League of United Latin American Citizens Operational
Democracy Forward acts as legal counsel and advocate on behalf of the League of United Latin American Citizens.
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TPS Operational
Democracy Forward actively challenges and files lawsuits against TPS regarding policy changes and holder protection.
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Fort Bend County Transactional
Democracy Forward successfully obtained official records from Fort Bend County.
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United States Department of Homeland Security Transactional
The company has engaged in legal challenges and shared internal government documents related to the agency's operations.
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Alexandria Shared context
Democracy Forward is involved in a lawsuit being heard in the courts of Alexandria, Virginia.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development Operational
Democracy Forward is actively scrutinizing HUD's use of AI by filing formal Freedom of Information Act requests.
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Electronic Privacy Information Center Operational
Democracy Forward is acting as legal representative for the Electronic Privacy Information Center in a lawsuit.
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EPA Operational
Democracy Forward represented grantees in a legal case challenging the EPA's ability to freeze grants.
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Newsweek Transactional
Democracy Forward provided records that were subsequently reviewed by Newsweek.
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Todd Blanche Operational
Democracy Forward, through its personnel, actively criticizes Todd Blanche.
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Kathleen Williams Transactional
A and B are currently involved in a lawsuit regarding the anti-weaponization fund.
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Blanche Transactional
Democracy Forward is investigating a fund structure that was set up by Blanche.
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Axios Transactional
The two entities were involved in a specific, episodic information exchange via shared records requests.
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Lincoln Memorial Shared context
The Lincoln Memorial serves as the location and backdrop for the activities of the advocacy group Democracy Forward.
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Planned Parenthood Operational
The entities are politically aligned, advocating for the viability of Title X funding.
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Internal Revenue Service Operational
Democracy Forward actively challenges the scope of tax audit immunity enforced by the Internal Revenue Service through litigation.
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Farmville Mentioned together
The entities were co-located in a specific town for a book signing event.
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East Potomac Park Golf Course Operational
Democracy Forward is actively representing plaintiffs challenging renovations affecting East Potomac Park Golf Course.
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Environmental Protection Agency Operational
Democracy Forward advocates for and supports the operational goals of the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Operational
The relationship involves advocacy groups challenging the policy decisions made by the commission.
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JD Vance Mentioned together
FOIA records indicate that officials associated with the entities utilized Signal chats for communication.
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Administrative Procedure Act Structural
Democracy Forward relies on the existence and application of the Administrative Procedure Act for legal grounds.
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Martin Luther King III Structural
A's associated think tank is identified as Drum Major Institute, implying a functional operational link to Democracy Forward.
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Atlantic Mentioned together
Atlantic reported on FOIA records that were obtained by Democracy Forward.
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Big Bend Shared context
Democracy Forward operates within the Big Bend context, advocating against border wall plans.
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ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Operational
Democracy Forward released internal records belonging to ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations.
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supreme court Operational
Democracy Forward operates as an organization representing plaintiffs challenging cases before the Supreme Court.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
3 events- Democracy Forward released internal documents detailing how ICE utilized the ELITE tool from Palantir.
- Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) investigated non-profits regarding voter registration.
- DHS analyzed voter lists from Nevada, with internal documents regarding the analysis released by Democracy Forward.
September 2026
3 events- Skye Perryman, CEO of Democracy Forward, held a book signing event in Farmville.
- The union representing government employees is challenging the administration's executive branch authority regarding the executive order.
- Nonprofit organizations are challenging federal policies regarding the usage of sensitive data.
August 2026
3 events- DHS agents infiltrated religious groups, including American Baptist Churches USA, under the guise of Trump administration claims, leading to a court order in Massachusetts.
- A group, including Democracy Forward and the National Council of Churches, participated in a voting rights march at the Lincoln Memorial.
- Democracy Forward filed a lawsuit regarding the failure of USCIS to release requested FOIA records.
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July 2026
5 events- Advocacy group Democracy Forward challenged TPS policy changes affecting El Salvador and Sudan, while Congress considered immigration restrictions and the Trump administration sought revocations.
- A federal judge blocked a final rule limiting eligibility while an advocacy group and Democracy Forward filed a lawsuit against the Education Department.
- Democracy Forward filed a lawsuit to protect Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders against revocation attempts by the Trump administration.
- Democracy Forward challenged policies of the Trump administration in Boston.
- Lawsuit filed alleging an unnamed US federal agency ignored internal advice.
June 2026
9 events- Democracy Forward has sued the Trump administration over its plans.
- A lawsuit was filed in the District of Columbia challenging the border wall construction overseen by DHS and CBP, involving entities like Democracy Forward.
- Capital Research Center and Democracy Forward are involved in a coalition targeting the Trump administration's immigration enforcement via FTCA.
- A coalition involving Donald Trump, a former federal prosecutor, and Democracy Forward agreed to drop a lawsuit in exchange for a compensation fund, citing recent statements.
- Lawsuit challenges border expansion and surveillance plans.
- Lawsuits are underway against DHS regarding immigration processes enacted during the Trump administration, involving an incident with an Afghan immigrant.
- A judge struck down restrictive asylum and work permit policies, vacating nationwide benefit application halts.
- Democracy Forward challenged administration policies regarding immigration and advocated for immigrants affected by restrictive policies.
- A facility is located in Portland, Oregon, and Democracy Forward provided counsel to the residents there on June 5th.