Melissa Schwartz
@mschwartz3.bsky.social
Seasoned strategic and crisis communicator; perpetual resistance fighter.
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BREAKING: A federal judge finds U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has neither “followed the law” nor “done things the right way.”
This win in our case provides critical relief for millions of immigrants whose applications have been frozen due to the Trump admin’s anti-immigration agenda.
This win in our case provides critical relief for millions of immigrants whose applications have been frozen due to the Trump admin’s anti-immigration agenda.
June 5, 2026 at 5:38 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge finds U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has neither “followed the law” nor “done things the right way.”
This win in our case provides critical relief for millions of immigrants whose applications have been frozen due to the Trump admin’s anti-immigration agenda.
This win in our case provides critical relief for millions of immigrants whose applications have been frozen due to the Trump admin’s anti-immigration agenda.
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UPDATE: In a win against government censorship, our coalition just defeated the Trump-Vance admin’s attempt to dismiss this case.
We will keep fighting to protect science and history for all who visit our national parks. #OurParksOurHistory
We will keep fighting to protect science and history for all who visit our national parks. #OurParksOurHistory
We’re suing to stop the Trump-Vance administration from erasing history and science at national parks across the country.
Censoring “America’s largest classroom” cannot erase this country's truths. We will fight in court to ensure everyone can learn about the real American experience.
Censoring “America’s largest classroom” cannot erase this country's truths. We will fight in court to ensure everyone can learn about the real American experience.
June 4, 2026 at 7:18 PM
UPDATE: In a win against government censorship, our coalition just defeated the Trump-Vance admin’s attempt to dismiss this case.
We will keep fighting to protect science and history for all who visit our national parks. #OurParksOurHistory
We will keep fighting to protect science and history for all who visit our national parks. #OurParksOurHistory
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NEWS: In an 8-1 decision, SCOTUS rejects attempts by major corporations to evade accountability for failing to protect consumers' rights.
This decision allows the FCC, and all government agencies, to do their job.
This decision allows the FCC, and all government agencies, to do their job.
Did you know that four major wireless carriers sold access to their customers’ location information without protecting it from unauthorized use?
Today our clients told SCOTUS that it must affirm FCC’s ability to protect consumers’ privacy rights.
Today our clients told SCOTUS that it must affirm FCC’s ability to protect consumers’ privacy rights.
June 4, 2026 at 2:57 PM
NEWS: In an 8-1 decision, SCOTUS rejects attempts by major corporations to evade accountability for failing to protect consumers' rights.
This decision allows the FCC, and all government agencies, to do their job.
This decision allows the FCC, and all government agencies, to do their job.
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We built the largest, most successful legal resistance against an administration’s authoritarian actions in modern U.S. history.
Rachel, Director of Democracy 2025, breaks it down.
Rachel, Director of Democracy 2025, breaks it down.
June 3, 2026 at 6:08 PM
We built the largest, most successful legal resistance against an administration’s authoritarian actions in modern U.S. history.
Rachel, Director of Democracy 2025, breaks it down.
Rachel, Director of Democracy 2025, breaks it down.
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If you can say it on TV, you should say it in court.
Breaking News: “We are not moving forward” with the $1.8 billion compensation fund for those claiming they were victims of government weaponization, the acting attorney general Todd Blanche said. “Period.”
Trump Live Updates: Pulte Named Acting Intelligence Director; Blanche Says $1.8 Billion Fund 'Not Moving Forward'
nyti.ms
June 2, 2026 at 9:43 PM
If you can say it on TV, you should say it in court.
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Your rights aren’t optional. We’re fighting to protect them.
May 30, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Your rights aren’t optional. We’re fighting to protect them.
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Trump's slush fund is straight-up corruption. Today, we won a court order that prevents the administration from transferring money or distributing any payments.
May 29, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Trump's slush fund is straight-up corruption. Today, we won a court order that prevents the administration from transferring money or distributing any payments.
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We just secured a first-of-its-kind court order pausing the Trump-Vance administration from processing claims, transferring money, or distributing payments from the president’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund.”
This is a win for transparency, the rule of law, and the American people.
This is a win for transparency, the rule of law, and the American people.
May 29, 2026 at 2:55 PM
We just secured a first-of-its-kind court order pausing the Trump-Vance administration from processing claims, transferring money, or distributing payments from the president’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund.”
This is a win for transparency, the rule of law, and the American people.
This is a win for transparency, the rule of law, and the American people.
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Big win from @democracyforward.org today — the first-of-its-kind order! Court blocks the Trump admin from distributing slush funds.
This is what we do on Fridays.
This is what we do on Fridays.
BREAKING: A federal judge temporarily blocks any payouts from the Trump administration's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" settlement fund.
Judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump's $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund
A federal judge has temporarily blocked any payouts from the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” settlement fund.
bit.ly
May 29, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Big win from @democracyforward.org today — the first-of-its-kind order! Court blocks the Trump admin from distributing slush funds.
This is what we do on Fridays.
This is what we do on Fridays.
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BREAKING: We’re seeking an emergency court order to stop payouts from President Trump’s billion-dollar slush fund.
Million-dollar claims are already being submitted, and the danger is no longer hypothetical. We're taking action to block this unlawful scheme before irreversible damage is done.
Million-dollar claims are already being submitted, and the danger is no longer hypothetical. We're taking action to block this unlawful scheme before irreversible damage is done.
May 28, 2026 at 9:15 PM
BREAKING: We’re seeking an emergency court order to stop payouts from President Trump’s billion-dollar slush fund.
Million-dollar claims are already being submitted, and the danger is no longer hypothetical. We're taking action to block this unlawful scheme before irreversible damage is done.
Million-dollar claims are already being submitted, and the danger is no longer hypothetical. We're taking action to block this unlawful scheme before irreversible damage is done.
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President Trump is trying to take $1.8 billion taxpayer dollars to give to his friends and allies. It’s illegal – and we will prove it in court.
apnews.com/article/irs-...
apnews.com/article/irs-...
Ex-prosecutor and other Trump critics sue to block payouts from $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund
A coalition of President Donald Trump's critics is suing to block payouts from a new $1.8 billion settlement fund for Trump allies claiming to be victims of a weaponized government.
apnews.com
May 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM
President Trump is trying to take $1.8 billion taxpayer dollars to give to his friends and allies. It’s illegal – and we will prove it in court.
apnews.com/article/irs-...
apnews.com/article/irs-...
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The president’s power comes from the people – and he should answer to them, too.
We will keep fighting every day to ensure the Trump-Vance administration is always held accountable.
We will keep fighting every day to ensure the Trump-Vance administration is always held accountable.
May 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The president’s power comes from the people – and he should answer to them, too.
We will keep fighting every day to ensure the Trump-Vance administration is always held accountable.
We will keep fighting every day to ensure the Trump-Vance administration is always held accountable.
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President Trump’s so-called “Anti-Weaponization Fund” is a corrupt scheme to enrich his allies while politically discriminating against people, like our plaintiffs, who have been harmed by Republican administrations.
It's unconstitutional – we will prove it in court.
It's unconstitutional – we will prove it in court.
May 22, 2026 at 7:02 PM
President Trump’s so-called “Anti-Weaponization Fund” is a corrupt scheme to enrich his allies while politically discriminating against people, like our plaintiffs, who have been harmed by Republican administrations.
It's unconstitutional – we will prove it in court.
It's unconstitutional – we will prove it in court.
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This case was never anything more than President Trump's sham attempt to line his pockets with taxpayer funds.
The Justice Department must explain its settlement agreement with the president to the American people.
The Justice Department must explain its settlement agreement with the president to the American people.
Trump drops $10B lawsuit against IRS over leaked tax returns
The move comes after Trump, his sons and family business sued the IRS for $10 billion for failing to properly oversee a contractor who leaked the tax returns of the president.
www.politico.com
May 18, 2026 at 3:28 PM
This case was never anything more than President Trump's sham attempt to line his pockets with taxpayer funds.
The Justice Department must explain its settlement agreement with the president to the American people.
The Justice Department must explain its settlement agreement with the president to the American people.
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We’re joining the All Roads Lead to the South coalition in Alabama today to show that We the People will not allow a Jim Crow 2.0.
Today’s march is a powerful reminder: courage and community are how we will get through this.
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkAh...
Today’s march is a powerful reminder: courage and community are how we will get through this.
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkAh...
All Roads Lead To the South: Nat’l Day Of Action For Voting Rights | Selma AL
YouTube video by Roland S. Martin
www.youtube.com
May 16, 2026 at 4:06 PM
We’re joining the All Roads Lead to the South coalition in Alabama today to show that We the People will not allow a Jim Crow 2.0.
Today’s march is a powerful reminder: courage and community are how we will get through this.
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkAh...
Today’s march is a powerful reminder: courage and community are how we will get through this.
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkAh...
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Reports keep revealing Kash Patel's misuse of government resources.
We keep filing FOIA requests to get the truth.
We keep filing FOIA requests to get the truth.
Emails show FBI Director Kash Patel's Hawaii trip included 'VIP snorkel' at a Pearl Harbor memorial
Government emails obtained by The Associated Press show that FBI Director Kash Patel went on a “VIP snorkel” session last summer at the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor.
apnews.com
May 15, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Reports keep revealing Kash Patel's misuse of government resources.
We keep filing FOIA requests to get the truth.
We keep filing FOIA requests to get the truth.
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SCOTUS did the right thing today in protecting access to safe medication abortion by mail and in pharmacies for millions of people.
We at @democracyforward.org will continue to work with our partners to ensure scientific gains in reproductive health are not threatened by brash political agendas.
We at @democracyforward.org will continue to work with our partners to ensure scientific gains in reproductive health are not threatened by brash political agendas.
BREAKING: SCOTUS stays the Fifth Circuit's mifepristone stay order, keeping mifepristone available on current terms.
Thomas and Alito file separate dissents.
Background: www.lawdork.com/p/mifepristo...
Thomas and Alito file separate dissents.
Background: www.lawdork.com/p/mifepristo...
![SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
No. 25A1207
DANCO LABORATORIES, LLC v. LOUISIANA, ET AL.
ON APPLICATION FOR STAY
No. 25A1208
GENBIOPRO, INC. v. LOUISIANA, ET AL.
ON APPLICATION FOR STAY
[May 14, 2026]
The applications for stay presented to JUSTICE ALITO and
by him referred to the Court are granted. The May 1, 2026
order of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth
Circuit, case No. 26–30203, is stayed pending disposition of
the appeal in the United States Court of Appeals for the
Fifth Circuit and disposition of a petition for a writ of certi-
orari, if such a writ is timely sought. Should certiorari be
denied, this stay shall terminate automatically. In the
event certiorari is granted, the stay shall terminate upon
the sending down of the judgment of this Court.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:36eqtmzysqf7wsslczw4uxcd/bafkreiar4vxbwoxtoxfqv77r26jmwau5n7ofj36euc6aj6yb73obiqrtwa)
May 14, 2026 at 10:59 PM
SCOTUS did the right thing today in protecting access to safe medication abortion by mail and in pharmacies for millions of people.
We at @democracyforward.org will continue to work with our partners to ensure scientific gains in reproductive health are not threatened by brash political agendas.
We at @democracyforward.org will continue to work with our partners to ensure scientific gains in reproductive health are not threatened by brash political agendas.
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Americans need a government that is more dedicated to keeping our food and well-being safe than it is to spouting Christian Nationalist views. We will see you in court.
May 14, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Americans need a government that is more dedicated to keeping our food and well-being safe than it is to spouting Christian Nationalist views. We will see you in court.
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Censoring science and history at our national parks doesn’t stop the truth from existing.
That’s why we’re fighting in court to make sure the powerful stories of Tribes, enslaved people, and so many more can continue to be told in America's largest classroom. #OurParksOurHistory
That’s why we’re fighting in court to make sure the powerful stories of Tribes, enslaved people, and so many more can continue to be told in America's largest classroom. #OurParksOurHistory
‘We are killing them all over again’: Critics say history is being erased as Trump reshapes narratives at national parks | CNN Politics
At national parks, visitors will be confronted with changes enacted after Trump’s order to remove or replace narratives that “disparage” Americans.
www.cnn.com
May 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Censoring science and history at our national parks doesn’t stop the truth from existing.
That’s why we’re fighting in court to make sure the powerful stories of Tribes, enslaved people, and so many more can continue to be told in America's largest classroom. #OurParksOurHistory
That’s why we’re fighting in court to make sure the powerful stories of Tribes, enslaved people, and so many more can continue to be told in America's largest classroom. #OurParksOurHistory
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Politicians undermining the will of the voters makes one thing abundantly clear: they are terrified of our power.
CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social joins Alex Witt Reports to discuss this generational fight for voting rights and democracy.
CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social joins Alex Witt Reports to discuss this generational fight for voting rights and democracy.
May 9, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Politicians undermining the will of the voters makes one thing abundantly clear: they are terrified of our power.
CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social joins Alex Witt Reports to discuss this generational fight for voting rights and democracy.
CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social joins Alex Witt Reports to discuss this generational fight for voting rights and democracy.
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While that is a nice sentiment to write from the comfort of the White House, the realities for mothers in the U.S. prove the admin's priorities do not lie with American families.
The first Mother's Day was a protest movement, and we must continue that fight. More in my op-ed w/ @msmagazine.com:
The first Mother's Day was a protest movement, and we must continue that fight. More in my op-ed w/ @msmagazine.com:
May 8, 2026 at 7:07 PM
While that is a nice sentiment to write from the comfort of the White House, the realities for mothers in the U.S. prove the admin's priorities do not lie with American families.
The first Mother's Day was a protest movement, and we must continue that fight. More in my op-ed w/ @msmagazine.com:
The first Mother's Day was a protest movement, and we must continue that fight. More in my op-ed w/ @msmagazine.com:
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Whose story gets to be told at national parks – and who decides? #OurParksOurHistory
May 8, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Whose story gets to be told at national parks – and who decides? #OurParksOurHistory
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We’re asking the court to see the Trump-Vance admin’s policy for what it is: a trap designed to justify deporting people who would otherwise be eligible for protections under the law. That’s not immigration policy – it’s cruelty.
Immigrants sue over Trump administration biometric data policy
A group of six immigrants in U.S. detention on Thursday sued the Trump administration over its policy barring detained migrants from completing biometric data processes that cause their immigration…
thehill.com
May 7, 2026 at 5:48 PM
We’re asking the court to see the Trump-Vance admin’s policy for what it is: a trap designed to justify deporting people who would otherwise be eligible for protections under the law. That’s not immigration policy – it’s cruelty.
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Mifepristone saves lives.
CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social joined @ms.now's The Weeknight to discuss the latest developments in Louisiana v. FDA.
CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social joined @ms.now's The Weeknight to discuss the latest developments in Louisiana v. FDA.
May 5, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Mifepristone saves lives.
CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social joined @ms.now's The Weeknight to discuss the latest developments in Louisiana v. FDA.
CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social joined @ms.now's The Weeknight to discuss the latest developments in Louisiana v. FDA.
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This is the extremists’ playbook in action: weaponize courts, ignore science, put women directly in harm’s way.
SCOTUS’s emergency docket, increasingly misused to roll back rights in non-emergencies, may now be a last hope for women to make their own decisions about medical treatment.
SCOTUS’s emergency docket, increasingly misused to roll back rights in non-emergencies, may now be a last hope for women to make their own decisions about medical treatment.
Democracy Forward Issues Statement on Urgent Supreme Court Applications to Protect Access to Mifepristone in the United States
Washington D.C. – Following last night's decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to block patients' access nationwide to mifepristone via mail or pharmacies in Louisiana...
democracyforward.org
May 2, 2026 at 6:04 PM
This is the extremists’ playbook in action: weaponize courts, ignore science, put women directly in harm’s way.
SCOTUS’s emergency docket, increasingly misused to roll back rights in non-emergencies, may now be a last hope for women to make their own decisions about medical treatment.
SCOTUS’s emergency docket, increasingly misused to roll back rights in non-emergencies, may now be a last hope for women to make their own decisions about medical treatment.