Democracy Forward is a national legal organization that uses the law to build collective power and advance a bold, vibrant democracy for all people. Founded in 2017 to address unprecedented threats to American democracy, the organization has grown into a critical legal force, filing more than 650 legal actions, demands, investigations, and advocacy efforts since its inception. Democracy Forward provides free legal representation and expert counsel to people and communities across America who make up the fabric of democracy.
The organization has pioneered innovative approaches to defending democratic institutions through strategic litigation, investigations, regulatory engagement, and public education. Key initiatives include Democracy 2025, a coalition of 650+ organizations coordinating the largest and most effective legal response to unlawful administrative action in modern history, and Civil Service Strong, protecting federal workers from political retribution. With a team of experienced lawyers, policy experts, and communications specialists, Democracy Forward has been recognized as "the single largest source of Trump's legal troubles" and "the nerve center of the legal opposition to Trump" by major media outlets.
