Reposted by CathyBarack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 18/06/2026To George and Laura, Bill and Hillary — we're grateful for your friendship, counsel, and devotion to this country. And to Joe and Jill, thank you for being on this journey with us. 1705475769687
Reposted by CathyDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 18/06/2026Every court win is only made possible because of the power of the people. @skyeperryman.bsky.social joined @crooked.com’s @strictscrutiny.bsky.social to discuss how communities are showing up – and winning – against the Trump-Vance admin in court. 28836
Reposted by CathyDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 18/06/2026A judge today reaffirmed an earlier decision ordering the Trump-Vance admin to stop taking down signs at national parks – and used a symbol from the African Burial Ground National Monument in New York to explain her reasoning. While our case continues, we will channel the power of the Sankofa. 112041
Reposted by CathyDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 18/06/2026ICE is violating rights at every level – including now obtaining individual voting records from counties in Texas and North Carolina. The Trump-Vance admin is trying to scare and intimidate eligible voters with these tactics. We'll continue to fight the efforts at every turn. bit.ly/4oEaR2Lbit.lyExclusive: ICE obtains local voter files in two countiesICE and DHS's top election integrity officer are probing local election officials for voter data. 66132
Reposted by CathyDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 27/02/2026BREAKING: We’re suing to block the Trump-Vance admin's policy ordering the mandatory arrest and potentially indefinite detention of lawfully admitted refugees. The administration is using its failure to process green card applications to target refugees for deportation. We will see them in court. 412237
Reposted by CathyDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 31/01/2026Arrests of journalists covering federal agents in Minneapolis won't stop the truth of the Trump-Vance admin’s unlawful actions from coming to light. CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social joined @lincolnsquare.media @mayaonstage.bsky.social to explain how these arrests reveal the admin is losing control.substack.comTrump's Arresting Journalists — Here's What You Need to Know | Skye Perryman Joins Maya May LIVETrump and his Department of Justice are tearing up the the Constitution. 26318
Reposted by CathyPhil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 30/01/2026Journalist Georgia Fort has been released from custody (video @fox9mn.bsky.social) 196164054246
Reposted by CathyDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 28/01/2026BREAKING: We’re suing the Trump-Vance admin for detaining people in Minnesota and deliberately blocking access to legal counsel. These actions violate the Constitution, federal law, and above all else – basic human rights. We will get justice in court. 218343
Reposted by CathyDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 29/01/2026This year's Together for Democracy conference is in full swing! At a moment where our democracy is being tested, TFD brings partners, organizers, policymakers, and artists from all 50 states together in defense of democracy. 05021
Reposted by CathyDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 30/01/2026Come along for a day at Together For Democracy 2026! 15219
Reposted by CathyDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 30/12/2025Our ins and outs for 2026 💙 14511
Reposted by CathyMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 11/12/2025BIG NEWS: A federal grand jury has AGAIN refused to indict NY AG Letitia James in the Eastern District of Virginia — this time in Alexandria. This is just a week after the DOJ tried and failed to secure a grand jury indictment in Norfolk. 572144522996
Reposted by CathyDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 24/11/2025Protecting our democracy means showing up every day ready to fight for it. Read more about how our “powerhouse” legal group is at the front lines pushing back against the Trump-Vance administration: politi.co/4oaXxkj 05415
Reposted by CathySkye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 25/11/2025Great win by our team @democracyforward.org! 520638
Reposted by CathyPolitico @politico.com · 15/10/2025Candace Owens has been denied entry into Australia after the country’s High Court sided with the government. The court ruled that the conservative speaker had failed a “character test” and could “incite discord” among communities.politico.comCandace Owens denied visa to Australia by country’s highest courtThe court ruled that the conservative speaker had failed a “character test” to enter the nation. 3935454
Reposted by CathyJacob @jacob-ber.bsky.social · 07/10/2025He literally signed the law that says furloughed workers have a right to backpay 011
Reposted by CathyJacob @jacob-ber.bsky.social · 14/10/2025AP - Advocacy group sues Social Security Administration over access to records apnews.com/live/donald-... 021
Reposted by CathyJacob @jacob-ber.bsky.social · 14/10/2025Trump's white house doesn't even condemn the comments in their statement instead they blame Democrats for Republicans being racist??? 021
Reposted by CathyRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10/10/2025Our nation's federal employees are more than just numbers on a spreadsheet. They make sure we have clean water. They protect us from financial fraud. They provide healthcare to our communities. They make our government actually work for people. Do not forget this. 299123393993
Reposted by CathyHeartland Signal @heartlandsignal.com · 10/10/2025BREAKING: Masked Border Patrol agents aggressively arrested WGN video producer Debbie Brockman in Lincoln Square Friday morning, supposedly for "obstructing justice." (Video via Josh Thomas on Facebook) Follow @heartlandsignal for more. 1344149778329
Reposted by CathyDemocracy 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 CathyDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 12/09/2025BREAKING: A judge has temporarily blocked the Trump admin's unlawful restrictions on certain federal housing funds. This means providers won’t be barred from competing for lifesaving resources simply because they are in jurisdictions that don’t adopt the admin’s ideological agenda. 112036
Reposted by CathyDemocracy 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 CathySkye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 02/09/2025President Trump is losing both in court and in the court of public opinion because his policies hurt Americans. We will continue to see him in court as he harms Americans. 213138
Reposted by CathyDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 03/09/2025“This administration is backing off in ways that the President and Pam Bondi don’t want you to know about.” @skyeperryman.bsky.social joined @briefingwithpsaki.bsky.social tonight to discuss how we’re delivering for the American people in court. 416467
Reposted by CathyDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 03/09/2025President Trump’s attempts to dismantle the Institute of Museum & Library Services will severely diminish access to information, education, and cultural resources, disproportionately impacting rural communities. So we’re urging the court to keep IMLS operational while litigation continues. 113149
Reposted by CathyDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 04/09/2025200,000 workers will be forced out of government by the Trump-Vance admin. Those workers represent decades of expertise we’re at risk of losing. So we joined partners to launch Departure Dialogues, an opportunity for feds to share recommendations to improve gov on a secure, nonpartisan platform.popvox.orgDeparture Dialogues Project — POPVOX FoundationDeparture Dialogues captures insights from former federal employees to help Congress strengthen agency performance and close gaps between policy and practice. 16419
Reposted by CathySkye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 03/09/2025Proud of this incredible coalition and our team @democracyforward.org and co-counsel! 14515
Reposted by CathyDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 05/08/2025The Trump-Vance administration continues to lose in court. CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social joined @legalafmtn.bsky.social to break down how we're using the power of the courts to protect people and communities across the country. WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8IC...youtube.comTrump DOJ CRUMBLES as They LOSE STEAMYouTube video by Legal AF 06918
Reposted by CathySkye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 06/08/2025Today is the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. 60 years after its passage, the fight for equitable access to the ballot box continues to rage on, as we’re seeing play out in Texas. The fight isn't over, but we can honor it by showing up, speaking out, and pushing for progress. 19434
Reposted by CathyDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 07/08/2025“This is a smack in the face to those who have served our country and their loved ones, stripping pregnant women of their bodily autonomy and restricting their access to abortion.” - @skyeperryman.bsky.socialindependent.co.ukTrump administration wants to roll back abortion access for veteransCritics fear far-reaching policy will block veterans and beneficiaries from accessing care even in states where it’s legally protected 56925
Reposted by CathyDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 07/08/2025Our CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social: “There’s no basis for the assertion that these members can be removed from office.” What is happening in TX is not just an attack on our democratic process – it is an outright betrayal to the American people and the Constitution.washingtonpost.comCan Texas Republicans expel absent Democrats in redistricting fight?A legal battle simmers in the Lone Star State, as GOP lawmakers try to wrangle their colleagues back to Austin to vote on redrawn midterm congressional maps. 819161
Reposted by CathyJacob @jacob-ber.bsky.social · 30/07/2025De La Opinión: "Los congresistas están representados por Democracy Forward Foundation y American Oversight en la demanda Joe Neguse et al. v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement et al." 011
Reposted by CathyJacob @jacob-ber.bsky.social · 30/07/2025"Democracy Forward, a Washington D.C.-based legal services non-profit, is co-counsel in the lawsuit." www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/p...elpasotimes.comUS Rep. Escobar, House Democrats sue Trump administration over ICE facility visitsU.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-El Paso, has joined a lawsuit filed by a dozen Democrats against the Trump administration for blocking oversight visits 011
Reposted by CathyJacob @jacob-ber.bsky.social · 28/07/2025Great coverage here on Democracy Forward’s lawsuit against HUD & HHS anti-LGBTQ+ restrictions 011
Reposted by CathyJacob @jacob-ber.bsky.social · 28/07/2025“The ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed last week by a nationwide coalition of nonprofit organizations, represented by Democracy Forward and other legal groups, challenging the restrictions.” 031
Reposted by CathyJacob @jacob-ber.bsky.social · 29/07/2025“For over 60 years, the EEOC’s mandate has been to protect workers from discrimination, not to pick and choose who is deemed worthy of protection based on political interference,’ said Skye Perryman, the president and CEO of Democracy Forward” apnews.com/article/tran...apnews.comCivil rights agency sued over handling of transgender worker discrimination complaints under TrumpLegal groups have challenged the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's handling of discrimination complaints from transgender workers. 043
Reposted by CathyJacob @jacob-ber.bsky.social · 29/07/2025Democracy Forward President & CEO Skye Perryman in Washington Blade: “The Trump-Vance administration’s unlawful effort to erase protections for transgender people is cruel, and a violation of the law and the Constitution.” www.washingtonblade.com/2025/07/29/e...washingtonblade.comEEOC sued for refusing to enforce protections for trans workersLawsuit filed by Democracy Forward and the National Women's Law Center 021
Reposted by CathyDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 30/07/2025After 30+ yrs of restricting ICE agents from conducting immigration enforcement in houses of worship, DHS has reversed the policy. The impact is already being felt by faith communities nationwide. That's why we're fighting in court to protect religious freedom for all.religionnews.comFourth group of religious organizations sues US over ICE raids at churches(RNS) — “As people of faith, we cannot abide losing the basic right to provide care and compassion,” Bishop Brenda Bos of the ELCA’s Southwest California Synod, a plaintiff in the case, said in a stat... 511547
Reposted by CathyDemocracy 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 CathyJacob @jacob-ber.bsky.social · 14/07/2025“La mayoría conservadora hace añicos [con esta decisión] la promesa de la educación pública en Estados Unidos’, considera Skye Perryman, presidenta y consejera delegado de Democracy Forward, organización que fue parte de la demanda en Massachusetts” elpais.com/internaciona...elpais.com 001
Reposted by CathyDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 14/07/2025“Our team will continue to insist that the attempt to overhaul and decimate large portions of the federal government without Congress is unconstitutional.” - CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.socialwashingtonpost.comWhite House preps for legal fight over firings — despite court victoryA Supreme Court ruling last week means planned reductions in force can continue, but unions and other groups will battle the administration at each step. 514535
Reposted by CathyJacob @jacob-ber.bsky.social · 14/07/2025Democracy Forward President & CEO Skye Perryman on SCOTUS’ awful Department of Education decision ⬇️ 021
Reposted by CathySkye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 14/07/2025Without explaining to the American people its reasoning, a majority of justices on the U.S. Supreme Court have dealt a devastating blow to this nation's promise of public education for all children. 616250
Reposted by CathyJoe Williams @rikerjoe.bsky.social · 14/07/2025annepmitchell.substack.com/p/trump-ally...annepmitchell.substack.comTRUMP ALLY CAROLINE WREN HELD IN CONTEMPT AND FINED $2K PER DAY FOR REFUSAL TO COOPERATE WITH JAN 6 LAWSUIT SUBPOENA. NEXT STOP: JAILOh yeah, this judge means business! 021
Reposted by CathyDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 11/07/2025The Trump-Vance administration abruptly cancelled hundreds of millions in funding for hundreds of programs proven to keep communities safe. The organizations we’re representing in this case are already seeing the devastating impact of these loss of funds: 514245
Reposted by CathyRescueJen @rescuejen.bsky.social · 11/07/2025Spread the word. Talk to your friends and neighbors. 58641293
Reposted by CathySkye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 12/07/2025We are aware of the reduction-in-force notices that over 1,000 employees at the State Department received yesterday and are monitoring developments across the government. The admin's decision to indiscriminately terminate these civil servants threatens to make Americans less safe at home and abroad. 14419122