Suing the President — and WINNING!

Trump tried to take over our elections. We fueled the lawsuit to stop him. A federal judge just ruled America's Constitution still matters.

There are moments in this work where you just have to stop and say: We did it!

This week, in a high-stakes federal case fueled by Bright America supporters — and led by our strategic partner Campaign Legal Center — a U.S. District Court judge struck down a key part of Donald Trump’s executive order, declaring it a sweeping, unlawful attempt to control our elections from the White House.

The ruling blocks Trump from forcing new voter registration restrictions that would’ve made it much more difficult for millions of American citizens to vote. It also affirms a fundamental truth: the president does not have the power to rewrite election law.

We’re celebrating today — because this win wasn’t just legal. It was moral. It was constitutional.

And it was yours, too.

If you’ve supported Bright America, shared our work, shown up for this cause — you own a piece of this victory, too. Thank you!

The Case

Trump’s executive order was as unconstitutional as it was brazen. It:

• Tried to force voters to show citizenship documents most Americans don’t have

• Targeted mail-in voting and military voters

• Ordered the independent Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to do his political bidding

In short, it was a direct assault on the constitutional order.

So, through our friends at Campaign Legal Center and the State Democracy Defenders Fund, we fueled a high-stakes lawsuit.

And we won.

Judge Kollar-Kotelly wrote:

“The president cannot make new law or devise new authority for himself—by executive order or otherwise.”

It’s a masterclass in constitutional boundaries — and it’s now part of the legal record thanks to every Bright America supporter!

This Is a Victory — Make No Mistake

We know this won’t be the last word. Trump will appeal. This case could go all the way to the Supreme Court.

But make no mistake: this ruling puts him on the defensive. It sets a precedent. It sends a message.

As Danielle Lang from the Campaign Legal Center said:

“No president has the authority to dictate our election systems and processes. Today’s decision affirms the Constitution’s core principle of separation of powers.”

Norm Eisen from State Democracy Defenders called it what it is:

“A resounding victory for democracy and the rule of law.”

And for Bright America? It’s proof that grassroots supporters can have an impact in an area that usually feels off limits to non-lawyers: the courts. In the absence of a Congress with a backbone, we’re showing grassroots power can take on authoritarian overreach — and win!

A Quick Note on What This Means

This ruling does more than stop one bad policy. It punctures the entire strategy Trump is laying out for 2026 and beyond. He’s trying to:

• Delegitimize elections in advance

• Create chaos around voting machines

• Claim the power to “fix” a problem he invented

This time, the courts saw through it. But next time, we’ll need to be even more ready.

To everyone who’s donated, showed up, shared our posts, or even just talked about Bright America over coffee with a friend: this win is yours.

We’re in a good mood over here. We hope you are too.

But we’re also clear-eyed. This is one battle. And we need your support to fight the legal and constitutional challenges we know are coming.

Because Trump isn’t done trying to twist the system. But, fortunately, we’re not done defending the Constitution, fighting corruption, and casting a brighter vision for our country.

Together, we just blocked a massive voter suppression effort from taking hold.
Let’s keep going — louder, stronger, and more united than ever.

Onward!