When Thomas Jefferson penned the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago, the American experiment was unique and improbable. Join our panelists as they celebrate this important anniversary, discuss the vision of the Founders, and their hope for the future, despite the challenges ahead.

National legal, civic, academic, and community leaders convene in Cleveland for a nonpartisan conversation focused on election integrity, democratic trust, and the rule of law.

In the run-up to the 2026 midterms, the Task Force is conducting a special series of programs with a focus on elections and voting. This program will feature two esteemed election law experts to discuss what types of interference we can expect during elections this year. Event video available below

Hear from three Task Force members, all former federal judges, who will discuss the importance of the rule of law and an independent judiciary and how all of us as citizens can help protect the rule of law and the nation’s judges.

For our second program in the series of programs with a focus on elections and voting, we will be joined by Task Force member Richard Haass to discuss lessons to be learned from other countries that have fought back against authoritarian forces and how these tactics might be employed in the U.S.

For our first program in the special series of programs with a focus on elections and voting, we will explore a case currently pending at the U.S. Supreme Court, RNC v. Watson, that could impact the voting rights of millions of Americans.

Courts are seen as the last line of defense in protecting our democratic society. Under Skye Perryman’s leadership, Democracy Forward has brought more than 100 legal actions and 150 investigations since January 2025.

Join us for a special conversation where Professor Vance puts the current crisis in historical context and provides concrete ideas for how individuals can contribute to strengthening democracy through their daily actions.

In this webinar, Mr. Honig will discuss the implications of the firing of hundreds of senior DoJ officials and their replacement with political loyalists, the dropping of investigations into some political loyalists, and the initiation of investigations.

Join us for our last webinar of the year which is not to be missed. Hear from Constitutional law expert, Dean Erwin Chermerinsky, as he discusses the cases from 2024-2025 Supreme Court term that affect presidential authority and the balance of power among the three branches of government.

Join us for a special Veteran’s Day webinar where we will discuss the pressing issues regarding the military, from the firing of the top military lawyers called JAGs earlier this year to the use of the military on U.S. soil.

Virtual launch event for the Task Force for American Democracy with Judge J. Michael Luttig, former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson, former House Minority Leader Dick Gephardt, journalist Judy Woodruff, and former ABA President Mary Smith.

The U.S. Constitution separates the federal government into three distinct, co-equal branches: the legislative, executive, and judicial. This system, known as the separation of powers, was designed by the framers to prevent any single branch from becoming too powerful.

Join us for an informative and engaging discussion of how the Constitution is a vital, dynamic document that impacts all of our lives every day.