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Spotlight
The Trump-aligned majority on the Supreme Court just wrapped a term that shattered basic protections and handed sweeping powers to the presidency – and People For’s new report doesn’t hold back. Collaborators on the Court lays out how this far-right majority is enabling Trump’s MAGA agenda by weakening agency power, attacking civil rights, and shielding authoritarian abuses from accountability. If you’re alarmed by how the Court is being used to undermine democracy and freedom, read the report for our full analysis.
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While Trump and his allies work to flood the federal bench with far-right ideologues, it’s been the lower courts – judges who still believe in the Constitution, not authoritarian power – that have blocked some of the worst parts of his agenda. But that fragile firewall is under siege.
People For the American Way is taking action to stop this takeover. We’re exposing the most dangerous judicial nominees, pressuring the Senate to reject them, and tracking the rulings of those who make it through. We’re also leading the call for structural court reforms to restore balance and accountability to a system the MAGA movement is determined to control.
Until midnight tonight, every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000 by Tom Wallace Lyons – a generous and longtime People For supporter. Help us fight back and protect what’s left of our democracy – before it’s too late.
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This Month
Peter Montgomery, research director at People For’s Right Wing Watch, joined a recent episode of Uncloseted Media alongside other experts to break down the alarming goals of Project 2025. He explains how the religious right and its political allies are working to dismantle civil rights protections, roll back LGBTQ+ progress, and concentrate power in the executive branch to impose a Christian nationalist agenda. His insights offer a clear and urgent warning about the threat this coordinated effort poses to our democracy. Watch (or read) the full conversation to learn what’s at stake and why it demands attention.
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In a chilling call to action, Heritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts urged right-wing state legislators to “de-charter” liberal capital cities like Austin and Nashville and replace them with state-controlled municipal districts. Speaking at an ALEC gathering, Roberts framed this attack on local democracy as part of a “second American Revolution” and promised political “air cover” for lawmakers who carry it out. As part of a broader ten-point plan aligned with Project 2025, Roberts also pushed rollbacks on environmental protections, forced cooperation with ICE, and the adoption of a far-right education agenda. Read the full piece to see how Heritage and its allies are laying the groundwork for authoritarian rule at every level of government.
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In a deeply troubling decision, the Trump-appointed majority on the Supreme Court used the shadow docket to let the Trump administration continue dismantling the Department of Education without congressional approval. The case, McMahon v. New York, stems from Trump’s executive order directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin shutting down the department, despite federal law requiring congressional action to do so. Lower courts had blocked the move, but the Supreme Court stepped in with no explanation to overrule them. In a forceful dissent, Justice Sotomayor warned that the ruling undermines the Constitution’s separation of powers and accelerates executive lawlessness. Read the full breakdown to understand what this means for our democracy and why the courts matter now more than ever.
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Actress and longtime activist Jamie Lee Curtis has joined the board of People For, continuing the legacy of her friend and organization founder Norman Lear. Known for her bold voice on children’s health, recovery, and the environment, Curtis brings her passion for justice and democracy to the fight against rising authoritarianism. “I’m proud to follow in Norman’s path,” she said, “and join People For the American Way in making the promise of America real for everyone.” Read more about Jamie’s commitment and meet the other new board members joining this critical moment for our democracy.
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