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September 10, 2025

As President Trump Threatens Military Action in More Cities, GovAct and Governors Safeguarding Democracy File Bipartisan Brief to Support State Sovereignty

Bipartisan Group of 25 Former Governors Join Amicus Brief Urging the Ninth Circuit to Uphold Blocking the Unprecedented Federalization of the National Guard Washington, D.C. — A bipartisan coalition of 25…

July 21, 2025

GovAct and Governors Safeguarding Democracy File Amicus Brief Led by Bipartisan Group of 25 Former Governors

Brief Urges Ninth Circuit to Reinforce State Sovereignty and Block Unprecedented Federalization of National Guard Washington, D.C.— GovAct, a nonprofit nonpartisan initiative that helps governors work together across state lines…

June 17, 2025 Op-Ed | Newsweek

Former Governors: Trump Is Weaponizing the Power of His Office. It’s Putting Our Country at Risk | Opinion

As former governors from different political parties, the two of us come from different places in the marketplace of ideas. But what we hold in common is far greater than…

May 12, 2025

Amicus Brief on behalf of 30+ Bipartisan Former Governors Urging Federal Court to Block Cuts to AmeriCorps

Washington, D.C. — Monday, May 12— GovAct, a nonprofit nonpartisan organization that helps governors work across state lines to champion fundamental freedoms and improve people’s lives, today announced that it…

January 28, 2025

Statement from GovAct Regarding the Federal Grant and Loan Freeze

The Trump Administration’s unconstitutional freeze of federal grants and loans is a direct threat to the safety and stability of people across the country. This administration says it champions law and order, yet this freeze appears to cut funding for violent fugitive apprehension, first responder overtime, and programs that protect victims and witnesses.

November 18, 2024 Rachel Maddow - MSNBC

Blue state governors network to erect firewall against Trump’s threat to democracy

November 14, 2024 NTD

Democrat Governors Create Coalition to Push Back Against Trump Policies

November 13, 2024 ABC7

Gov. Pritzker becomes co-chair of non-partisan ‘Governors Safeguarding Democracy’ coalition

November 13, 2024 The New York Times

Democratic Governors Form a Group to Oppose the Trump Administration

November 13, 2024 ABC News

Illinois, Colorado governors announce state-level coalition to resist Trump policies

November 13, 2024 GSD Press Release

GSD Press Release: Governors Launch Initiative to Protect American Democracy

Nov 13, 2024 – As the nation faces increasing threats against American democracy – including the dangers of authoritarianism and the undermining of democratic institutions – governors will lead a new initiative, Governors Safeguarding Democracy (GSD), chaired by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Colorado Governor Jared Polis.