Reposted by James SingerSkye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 10/10/2025We will see you in court. 831959
Reposted by James SingerDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 10/10/2025Civil servants show up every day for the American people. That’s why we show up in court to protect them. 7334108
Reposted by James SingerSkye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 09/10/2025Today’s indictment of NY Attorney General Letitia James appears to be motivated out of a desire to punish anyone who dares to challenge or stand up to the President. When the law is twisted for personal gain, every citizen’s freedom is at risk. My full statement ⬇️democracyforward.orgStatement by Democracy Forward President & CEO Skye Perryman on President Trump’s Targeting of New York Attorney General Letitia James: - Democracy Forward 49336
Reposted by James SingerDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 06/10/2025No one is above the law. The public deserves transparency & accountability from government leaders. We'll be in court to get answers. 19993473107
Reposted by James SingerLegal AF @legalafmtn.bsky.social · 01/10/2025AVAILABLE NOW: Democracy Forward Releases The People's Guide to the U.S Supreme Court: 2025-2026 Term @democracyforward.org 🔗 open.substack.com/pub/michaelp...open.substack.comAVAILABLE NOW: Democracy Forward Releases The People's Guide to the U.S Supreme Court: 2025-2026 TermFor more access to expert legal analysis, official court documents and breaking news coverage only available here at the intersection of law and politics, please consider becoming a paid subscriber.Le... 03823
Reposted by James SingerKyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 30/09/2025JUST IN: Democracy Forward and federal labor unions are suing to block the threat of mass firings during the shutdown, saying they're an abuse of OMB Director Russ Vought's authority. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... 342537698
Reposted by James SingerMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 22/09/2025NEWS: @democracyforward.org has filed a FOIA requesting the DOJ & FBI to release the recording of Trump’s “Border Czar” Tom Homan allegedly pocketing $50K from undercover agents 27259341579
Reposted by James SingerSkye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 22/09/2025If so, then this administration should have no issues responding to our @democracyforward.org FOIA to produce the recording of Mr. Homan's actions. 1213138
Reposted by James SingerDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 02/09/2025The Atlantic calls Democracy Forward "the single largest source of Trump's legal troubles." We call that winning on behalf of people and communities! www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc... 420860
Reposted by James SingerSkye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 18/08/2025As people in DC experience occupation, here are some tips to know your rights: 🧵🧵 (1) you do have rights; neither the White House or law enforcement can take them away — know them (2) you can remain silent if you are stopped — you can say nothing and say that you want to speak to a lawyer. 512758
Reposted by James SingerSkye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 15/08/2025Huge win in our case challenging cuts to Americorps — the Trump Admin confirms that all cuts to AmeriCorps we challenged have been restored and that the government has no intent to cancel these funds prior to their expiration date. Big win for our clients, @democracyforward.org, and co counsel! 516656
Reposted by James SingerLegal AF @legalafmtn.bsky.social · 12/08/2025Popok calls out the Trump Administration for selling out America's National Security allowing US Chip manufacturers to sell China OUR competitive advantage to modernize its military, in return for some cash to plug Trump's growing revenue hole.youtube.comTrump SELLS OUT Americans to CHINESE for $$$YouTube video by Legal AF 59848
Reposted by James SingerDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 12/08/2025We’re suing to force the State Department to release records on the potential manipulation of international human rights reports. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of the Council for Global Equality, could reveal how the Trump-Vance administration is hiding human rights abuses. 111237
Reposted by James SingerSkye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 04/08/2025Despite his threats, Governor Abbott can’t remove lawmakers from office for protecting the right to vote. I sent him a letter to remind him of what all Texans know: the Governor is not a king. Read my full letter ⬇️ 652634702
Reposted by James SingerSkye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 03/08/2025Texas lawmakers have left the state to prevent off-cycle, unlawful redistricting urged by the Trump admin. Last week, I wrote for @theatlantic.com about how the Trump admin is dismantling democracy in the states. Good for Texas Dems for saying “not today.” www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...theatlantic.comDemocracy Upside DownThis isn’t the typical tug-of-war of federalism. 311029
Reposted by James SingerDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 30/07/2025At a time when ICE is detaining more people than ever before in history – and reports of mistreatment, overcrowding & unsanitary conditions are growing – real-time oversight has never been more important. This admin cannot hide from Congress or the American people. We will make sure of it in court. 627686
Reposted by James SingerRep. Jason Crow @crow.house.gov · 30/07/2025I just filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration. Members of Congress have the right under law to conduct oversight of federal immigration detention facilities. See you in court, President Trump.nytimes.comHouse Democrats Sue ICE for Barring Them From Detention Facilities 381904418
Reposted by James SingerDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 22/07/2025READ: @skyeperryman.bsky.social outlines how the Trump administration is turning “laboratories of democracy” into laboratories of repression. "Instead of using federal power to protect people’s rights, Trump is misusing federal power to undermine them. That is democracy upside down."theatlantic.comDemocracy Upside DownThis isn’t the typical tug-of-war of federalism. 35522
Reposted by James SingerDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 23/07/2025We’re suing the Trump administration for refusing to enforce a law designed to expose discrimination in small business lending. All small businesses deserve a fair shot at success — and this law is critical to making that happen. 015832
Reposted by James SingerDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 23/07/2025"Judges are really concerned about the lawless way in which the administration’s operating, including in not following basic procedures" - @skyeperryman.bsky.social One thing is clear: No one is above the law. We will continue to use the courts as the frontline to protect all Americans.msmagazine.comAmerica Turns on Trump: Growing Pushback Against the President’s Unpopular ActionsTied up in litigation and facing massive opposition in the polls, in the streets and in civil society, an increasingly unpopular president is hitting a wall. 310430
Reposted by James SingerDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 21/07/2025BREAKING: We’re suing to block the Trump-Vance admin’s unlawful restrictions on funding for programs focused on domestic violence, sexual assault, housing, youth & homelessness. This is the latest in a series of attempts by this admin to weaponize federal funding to push their anti-equity agenda. 223861
Reposted by James SingerDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 16/07/2025BREAKING: We’re suing the Trump-Vance administration to stop ICE's arrests of noncitizens at immigration courthouses. This admin is stripping people of their due process rights in order to expedite deportations. It’s unlawful and unconstitutional. 324466
Reposted by James SingerDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 15/07/2025In April, we sent a FOIA request to Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) requesting any policies related to agents wearing masks, hoods, or other face coverings while carrying out official immigration enforcement. We received this response claiming ICE has “no records responsive" to our request. 19478157
Reposted by James SingerSkye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 16/07/2025Right now, thousands of public servants at the Departments of Health & Human Services and Education — and across the government — are receiving RIF notices that threaten not only their livelihoods, but also the ability of the federal government to serve the American people effectively and equitably. 13415161
James Singer @jemsinger.bsky.social · 11/07/2025NEW >> @democracyforward.org and our nationwide coalition have filed an emergency appeal to stop the Trump DOJ from gutting public safety grants from localities across the country READ MORE: democracyforward.org/updates/nati... 020
James Singer @jemsinger.bsky.social · 07/07/2025NEW >> Trump admin insisted in court they had no control over deported migrants sent to El Salvador b/c El Salvador was holding them. In new document El Salvador told the United Nations it bears no responsibility for the men. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/u... 010
James Singer @jemsinger.bsky.social · 03/07/2025SOTOMAYOR: "Today’s order clarifies only one thing: Other litigants must follow the rules, but the administration has the SCOTUS on speed dial. Respectfully, I dissent." www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p... 020
Reposted by James SingerThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 02/07/2025Breaking News: A judge ruled that President Trump can’t categorically deny asylum, rejecting his claim that extraordinary powers were needed at the border.trib.alJudge Rejects Trump’s Attempt to Stop Migrant Asylum ClaimsThe judge wrote that neither the Constitution nor federal immigration law gave the president the authority to “adopt an alternative immigration system.” 1531868
Reposted by James SingerDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 28/06/2025CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social joined @jenpsaki.msnbc.com last night to discuss the path forward for people’s access to courts after the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship decision. 27926
Reposted by James SingerJen Bendery @jbendery.bsky.social · 27/06/2025Democracy Forward, which has been very successful in holding Trump accountable via the courts, says SCOTUS' decision to partially block nationwide injunctions on Trump’s birthright citizenship exec order is "a disappointment" but "a number of pathways remain" to get court relief. 38123
Reposted by James SingerThe Weekend on MS NOW @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social · 28/06/2025"We will be in court every single day if this administration continues to trample on their rights.” @skyeperryman.bsky.social describing what Democracy Forward and other groups can do in response to the Supreme Court narrowing the scope of nationwide injunctions. 68726
James Singer @jemsinger.bsky.social · 27/06/2025NEW >> @democracyforward.org President & CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social statement on SCTOUS ruling this morning that limited the scope of lower court injunctions that they had issued to protect the express constitutional rights of citizens of this country. 000
Reposted by James SingerLizardrath 💙 @lizardrath.bsky.social · 26/06/2025“…special edition of Legal AF when Skye Perryman, CEO and President of Democracy Forward joins Popok and briefs our audience on the new suit, along with 70 + other cases they have filed against the Trump Administration to protect our democracy and rule of law.” youtube.com/watch?v=baHr...youtube.comTrump BLINDSIDED as Group UNLEASHES Legal FIRESTORMYouTube video by Legal AF 026
Reposted by James SingerDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 26/06/2025CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social breaks down our case to stop the Trump administration's collusion in Texas with @mspopok.bsky.social on @meidastouch.com's @legalafmtn.bsky.social podcast. ⬇️youtube.comTrump BLINDSIDED as Group UNLEASHES Legal FIRESTORMYouTube video by Legal AF 15621
Reposted by James SingerMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 26/06/2025JUST FILED: Democracy Forward is taking the Trump Admin to court over its collusion with TX AG to kill the Texas Dream Act and block access to higher ed. Democracy Forward prez Skye Perryman discusses the new lawsuit:youtu.beTrump BLINDSIDED as Group UNLEASHES Legal FIRESTORMYouTube video by Legal AF 381957473
James Singer @jemsinger.bsky.social · 26/06/2025WATCH: @democracyforward.org CEO & President @skyeperryman.bsky.social joined @legalafmtn.bsky.social to discuss Democracy Forward's newest suit to defend the Texas Dream Act this week and the 70+ legal actions to defend Americans rights against the Trump admin www.youtube.com/watch?v=baHr...youtube.comTrump BLINDSIDED as Group UNLEASHES Legal FIRESTORMYouTube video by Legal AF 011
Reposted by James SingerMelissa Schwartz @mschwartz3.bsky.social · 26/06/2025“Attorney General Paxton colluded with the Trump-Vance administration to try to eliminate the law through the courts… If Attorney General Paxton will not defend Texans, we will,” @skyeperryman.bsky.social Via @ryanjreilly.com www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...nbcnews.comDOJ coordinated with Texas AG to kill Texas Dream Act, Trump official saysThe official said the Justice Department was able to scrap a Texas law giving undocumented immigrants in-state tuition "in six hours” by working with state Attorney General Ken Paxton. 05319
Reposted by James SingerRyan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray” @ryanjreilly.com · 26/06/2025Exclusive: DOJ coordinated with Texas AG to kill Texas Dream Act, Trump official says www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...nbcnews.comDOJ coordinated with Texas AG to kill Texas Dream Act, Trump official saysThe official said the Justice Department was able to scrap a Texas law giving undocumented immigrants in-state tuition "in six hours” by working with state Attorney General Ken Paxton. 713679
James Singer @jemsinger.bsky.social · 25/06/2025Led by @democracyforward.org, groups sue to stop Ken Paxton & DOJ collusion to dismantle Texas Dream Act www.dallasnews.com/news/educati...dallasnews.comA Texas college, UNT student seek to join lawsuit over end of Texas Dream ActThe motion to join the legal fight comes after state officials instructed public colleges and universities to identify undocumented students and charge them... 011
Reposted by James SingerCarl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 31/05/2025Page One in Des Moines. @jemsinger.bsky.social 1495269516968
Reposted by James SingerDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 28/05/2025The Trump administration won't stick up for minority- and women-owned businesses, so we will. This coalition intervened in this case because of what’s at stake — not just for these businesses, but for the longstanding principles of redressing past discrimination in our economy.washingtonpost.comTrump administration moves to upend $37B affirmative action programThe Transportation Department initiative, which serves an estimated 49,000 contractors, was a key lifeline for many minority- and women-owned businesses. 47727
Reposted by James SingerCharlie Savage @charliesavage.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Judges Keep Calling Trump’s Actions Illegal, but Undoing Them Is Hard Courts are serving as a rare check on President Trump, but judicial orders to unwind his actions can be easier said than done. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/23/u...nytimes.comJudges Keep Calling Trump’s Actions Illegal, but Undoing Them Is Hard 3523257
Reposted by James SingerSkye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 16/05/2025This Supreme Court ruling is a critical step to ensure due process for all people and proves once again that President Trump is not above the rule of law. Court after court continues to recognize the President’s agenda for what it is - unlawful. 29525
James Singer @jemsinger.bsky.social · 15/05/2025How @axios.com describes the "winners and losers" of the GOP's tax bill 150
James Singer @jemsinger.bsky.social · 15/05/2025This is what the Trump administration calls "efficiency" www.cnn.com/2025/05/15/p... 020
Reposted by James SingerCarl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 15/05/2025* WALMART CFO SAYS RESTORATION OF DRAMATICALLY HIGHER TARIFF LEVELS, THE IMPACT ON FINANCIALS COULD BE SIGNIFICANT AND EVEN JEOPARDIZE ABILITY TO GROW EARNINGS YOY @reuters.com $WMT 2041882
Reposted by James SingerChris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 14/05/2025BREAKING: Federal judge blocks DOJ's efforts to cancel several American Bar Association grants, finding the cancellation was likely unconstitutional retaliation for the ABA suing the the Trump administration. Law Dork previously published DOJ's anti-ABA memo: www.lawdork.com/p/read-the-d... 4673199
Reposted by James SingerKyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 14/05/2025JUST IN: Judge rules DOJ canceled grants to the American Bar Association in retaliation for criticizing the Trump administration. He has enjoined the department from terminating the grants on that basis. ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show... 191883538
Reposted by James SingerDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 12/05/2025This is a big win for the American people and the rule of law. From our CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social: “With every move this President is making, we are holding him accountable in court, and seeing judges of all stripes recognize and defend the rule of law.”cnn.comJudge halts drastic cuts to agencies being done under Trump executive order | CNN PoliticsA federal judge is halting the Trump administration from carrying out, under a February executive order, mass firings or major reorganizations of multiple agencies going forward. 628065
![MEMORANDUM OPINION
Last month, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum prohibiting all Department of Justice ("DOJ") lawyers from participating in events sponsored by the American Bar Association ("ABA") on official time. The reason, Blanche candidly explained, was that the ABA had recently joined a lawsuit against the Trump Administration. The next day, DOJ cancelled a series of grants with the ABA that funded services to victims of domestic and sexual violence. The only explanation offered for the cancellation was a terse statement
indicating that the grants "no longer effectuate[] ... [DOJ] priorities." Connecting these two
rather large dots, the ABA promptly filed suit. Among other claims, the complaint alleges that
termination of the grants constituted unlawful retaliation against the ABA for exercising its First
Amendment right to petition the courts. A motion for a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction preventing DOJ from enforcing the termination soon followed.
The government does not meaningfully contest the merits of the ABA's First Amendment retaliation claim. It points to no deficiencies in the ABA's performance of its grant obligations.
It concedes that similar grants administered by other organizations remain in place. It agrees that
bringing a lawsuit is protected by the First Amendment. And it suggests no other cause for the](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:36eqtmzysqf7wsslczw4uxcd/bafkreigm3w6swdbwmhp3cprimd7yuyyatlalybbbrq7bbyejszzl3pnm7i)
