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One year ago, I signed an Executive Order to streamline the process of hiring federal workers who were baselessly laid off by the Trump Administration.

The image shows a rescue operation with individuals in safety gear assisting others in a small boat on a flooded street. A quote by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is displayed, “I am relieved that yet another court has affirmed that this administration is not above the law. Disaster mitigation funding is critical to protecting our communities and saving lives. I hope this order will compel the Trump administration to finally make these funds available. If it does not, my office will continue fighting to ensure Michiganders receive the services and support they are owed," said Attorney General Dana Nessel. Read more at mi.gov/agnews

@miattygen.bsky.social Dana Nessel and a coalition of 23 states have secured a court order requiring the FEMA to promptly take steps necessary to reverse the termination of the BRIC Program and restore billions in funding to communities relying on them. Read more at go.mi.gov/4uvsz2049

Nevadans gear up to protect election from federal interference • Nevada Current The Trump administration’s threat to take control of elections in several states and its refusal to rule out immigration agents at polling stations not only threatens the integrity of this year’s elec...

American elections are free, fair, and secure — and Secretaries of State are keep them that way. “We’re fighting every avenue we can and we are using every tool in our toolbox to make sure that we’re prepared for any situation,” said NV Secretary of State Aguilar.
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Maryland Matters headline that reads “Maryland joins two dozen states challenging Trump’s second tariff push”

The President’s tariffs are unconstitutional and have directly impacted the lives of Marylanders.

I applaud @oagmaryland.bsky.social and his team for working to hold the President accountable and for protecting Marylanders from the Trump-Vance Administration.

Five Ways the Trump Administration is Targeting State Voter Rolls - States United Democracy Center

The Trump admin isn’t just spreading false claims about state voter rolls — it’s acting on them. Federal officials are demanding sensitive voter data, and launching baseless investigations.

Here are 5 ways state voter rolls are being targeted:
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"Key 2020 election denier is still working to prove it was stolen — now from inside the White House" #ELB CNN: Kurt Olsen became a key player in some of President Donald Trump’s most far-fetched 2020 election reversal schemes because he believed “that something was not right” in how he saw election offici...

“Key 2020 election denier is still working to prove it was stolen — now from inside the White House” electionlawblog.org?p=154672

Trump Officials Attended a Summit of Election Deniers Who Want the President to Take Over the Midterms The meeting’s participants included Kurt Olsen, a White House lawyer charged with reinvestigating the 2020 election, and Heather Honey, the Department of Homeland Security official in charge of electi...

NEW: More evidence that those who tried to overturn the results of the 2020 election are working with Trump administration officials to set the rules for the 2026 midterms. @dougbockclark.bsky.social

#InternationalWomensDay is a great time to remind people that women are the backbone of our democracy. In 2026, women make up a third of leaders defending our free and fair elections and upholding the rule of law.

President Trump announced that he would nominate U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin, an Election Denier, to be the next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem.
https://www.npr.org/2026/03/05/nx-s1-5667546/kristi-noem-homeland-security-fired

Despite our clear and decisive Supreme Court win in our first illegal tariffs suit, President Trump is doubling down on his failed economic policies. I am filing again to prevent hardworking Americans from footing the bill: tinyurl.com/r692uak8

24 states sue over Trump's latest tariffs The states, led by New York, California, Oregon and Arizona, are asking the U.S. Court of International Trade to declare the new tariffs illegal and prevent them from being implemented.

NEW >> Officials from 24 states sued the Trump administration, asking a court to block the president’s new tariffs from going into effect and order the administration to refund any money collected because of them.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/05/states-sue-trump-tariffs-00814371

Lindsey Halligan faces ethics probe in Florida

Today, Attorney General Ford joined a multistate coalition to sue over President Trump’s latest attempt to impose worldwide tariffs without congressional approval. The lawsuit seeks to block what the coalition argues are unlawful tariffs that raise costs for consumers and businesses.

Trade court orders Trump administration to kickstart tariff refund process The order is the most significant yet in what's expected to be a politically fraught process of refunding importers billions.

On Wednesday, a top trade court ordered the Trump Administration to start refunding tariffs to U.S. businesses. The Supreme Court was clear: the President cannot unilaterally impose tariffs onto the American people without Congressional approval.

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In 2025, the Consumer Protection Team received more than 12,000 complaints and enforced laws including the Michigan Consumer Protection Act. The team recovered $1.88 million for consumers and businesses through complaint mediation, settlements, and refunds. The top 10 complaints from consumers in 2025 were in the areas of: Motor Vehicles Credit & Financial Retail Internet & Tech Personal Services Landlord/Tenant Health Providers Gas/Fuel/Energy Contractors Telecom/Cable

As part of National Consumer Protection Week, @miattygen.bsky.social Dana Nessel is highlighting the accomplishments of the Department’s Consumer Protection Team and the top complaints from consumers in 2025. Read more at go.mi.gov/590wn1984

In lawsuit, Minnesota accuses Trump administration of 'weaponizing' Medicaid funding The federal government said the state should do more to fight fraud and is holding back funds. Minnesota officials say the attack is unfair as the state's fraud rate is well below national averages.

NEW >> Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) have filed a lawsuit to recover $243 million in Medicaid funding that the federal government is withholding from the state.

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NM U.S. Sen. Heinrich, elections officials seek to assuage fears about federal election interference • Source New Mexico Amid concerns of federal election interference, Democratic officials, offered assurances about their efforts to protect New Mexico voters.

As we look forward to the primary and general elections this year, New Mexico’s election administrators stand ready to continue to do what we do best – run a secure and accessible process for voters across the state.

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Federal government halts $260M Medicaid funds to Minnesota over fraud Vice President JD Vance announced a $260 million funding pause on Wednesday, as part of a crackdown on health care fraud. A Minnesota mom whose 14-year-old daughter with cerebral palsy and epilepsy re...

This isn’t a deferral, it’s a ransom note. The Trump Administration is using kids as pawns in their campaign of retribution against our state.

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President Trump's Unconstitutional Attacks on Free and Fair Elections - States United Democracy Center We provide legal, research, policy, and communications support to the state officials who protect our free and fair elections.

Attacks on our elections and the rule of law by the Trump administration continue. See how states are challenging Trump’s efforts to expand control over elections. https://statesunited.org/resources/trumps-attacks-on-elections/

Fontes asks judge to toss feds' demand for Arizona voter records Arizona's Secretary of State is suing to block a DOJ request for voter rolls, calling the bid for private citizen data an "illegal" power grab.

Fontes asks judge to toss feds' demand for Arizona voter records

Full story: tucson.com/news/local/a...

What's Breaking Through About Politically Motivated Cuts to Social Services - States United Democracy Center

State leaders warn that politically motivated efforts to withhold Congressionally approved funding could harm children, seniors, and people in poor health. So what messages are resonating with Americans? Our research shows what’s breaking through. ⬇️
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The Markup: Department of Justice sues five more states over voter rolls Our biweekly insights and analysis on the latest in election law and policy. We're currently tracking 1401 bills across 44 states and DC.

This week in election law & policy: The Department of justice has filed lawsuits against five new states. Twenty-nine states have now been sued in the DOJ's pursuit of access to sensitive state voter data. All about this and other updates:

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined a conservative legal group's bid to examine Michigan's process for maintaining voter rolls, as the group claimed the state fails to do enough to remove voters who have died. www.law360.com/artic...

Sharing the Facts About Politicized Federal Prosecutions - States United Democracy Center

President Trump’s use of federal law enforcement for political retaliation is:

❌ Not normal
🗣️ Harmful to free speech
⚖️ Dangerous to the rule of law

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March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor the women who have broken barriers, led with courage, and advanced justice in Nevada and across our nation. Here’s to the women who lead, serve, and inspire this month and every month.

The Justice Department’s Security Measures for Collecting Voter Rolls Are Inadequate Federal and state law requires that sensitive voter registration information be kept secure.

The DOJ’s push to collect voter files nationwide is a problem for many reasons. One major concern: It hasn’t shared how it will protect voters’ sensitive private data, despite laws requiring such information to be kept secure.
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Big thanks to everyone who has shared their experiences of federal overreach with Oregon DOJ.

Because of what we’ve heard from you, we’ve been able to take legal action — and we’ll be in court this week.

Report unlawful action by federal agents: app.smartsheetgov.com/b/form/2e2d2...

Former DOJ prosecutor, Sam Trepel, lays out the danger of DOJ not investigating the violent tactics by federal agents across the country, not just in Minneapolis.

DOJ is sending the message that federal agents are above the law.
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Trump has stocked his administration with people who have backed his false 2020 election claims Those election conspiracists now holding official power range from the attorney general to lawyers filing lawsuits for the Justice Department.

The 2020 election was free, fair, secure, and accurate. That’s a fact backed by courts, audits, election security experts, and state and local election officials. Recycling false fraud narratives doesn’t protect elections — it undermines them. whyy.org/articles/tru...

Did you know 80% of the people who run our free, fair, and secure elections are women?! They’re the backbone of our democracy – steady, focused, and always landing under pressure. 🥇 #WHM