The Democratic Association of Secretaries of State’s (DASS) Democracy Legal Defense Fund is a critical resource in the fight to protect voting rights and uphold fair elections. In the wake of Donald Trump’s recent executive order (March 25th, 2025) targeting mail-in voting and imposing restrictive proof-of-citizenship requirements, states face unprecedented threats to their ability to administer elections independently. This order, which experts warn may exceed Trump’s legal authority, seeks to disenfranchise lawful voters under the guise of preventing voter fraud—a problem that remains exceedingly rare.
By supporting the Democracy Legal Defense Fund, donors can help ensure state election officials have the resources necessary to challenge these unconstitutional overreaches in court, defend accessible voting practices, protect every American’s fundamental right to vote, and fight frivolous lawsuits. DASS remains committed to standing against these efforts to undermine democracy and empowering secretaries of state to lead free and fair elections across the country.
Your support can make a significant difference and help our secretaries fight Trump’s blatant attempt to disenfranchise millions of voters and weaken state elections. Together, we can ensure every vote is counted, every voice is heard, and our democracy remains strong for future generations.
POLITICO: Trump signs sweeping executive order targeting election rules
AP: Trump signs executive order seeking to overhaul U.S. elections
New York Times: Trump signs order requiring citizenship proof to vote in federal elections
Washington Post: Democratic group creates legal fund to defend election results in key states