@jemsinger.bsky.social
Media Relations Director at Democracy Forward
Despite 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 ⬇️
Texas 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...
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At 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.
I 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.
READ: @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."
We’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.
"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.
BREAKING: 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.
We’re suing to stop ICE’s arrests of noncitizens at immigration courthouses
BREAKING: 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.
In 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.
Right 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.
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NEW >> @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...
NEW >> 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...
SOTOMAYOR: "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...
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Breaking News: A judge ruled that President Trump can’t categorically deny asylum, rejecting his claim that extraordinary powers were needed at the border.
02.07.2025 19:48 — 👍 327 🔁 69 💬 16 📌 6CEO @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.
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Democracy 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.
Democracy 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.
27.06.2025 15:42 — 👍 82 🔁 25 💬 3 📌 2"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.
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NEW >> @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.
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“…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...
CEO @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. ⬇️
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JUST 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:
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WATCH: @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...
“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...
Exclusive: DOJ coordinated with Texas AG to kill Texas Dream Act, Trump official says www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
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Led by @democracyforward.org, groups sue to stop Ken Paxton & DOJ collusion to dismantle Texas Dream Act
www.dallasnews.com/news/educati...
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@jemsinger.bsky.social
The 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.
🚨BREAKING: Federal courts BLOCKS the dismantling of Dept. of Education. This is huge win for @democracyforward.org, their clients and the state AGs.
“The record abundantly reveals that
Defendants’ true intention is to effectively dismantle the Department without an authorizing statute."
Judges 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...
