On Friday, the DNC, DSCC, and DCCC filed a joint lawsuit against Trump’s illegal executive order falsely claiming the White House has total power of the Federal Election Commission (FEC). The lawsuit challenges Trump’s illegal actions to dictate campaign rules from the White House, undermining Americans’ right to fair elections with impartial referees. Democrats refuse to let Trump rip away the seams of our democracy. That’s why we will continue to use every tool at our disposal, including the court of law, to defend and uphold Americans’ right to free and fair elections.

Take a look at some of the coverage below: 

New York Times: Democratic National Committee Files Lawsuit Against Trump

[Nick Corasaniti, 2/28/25]

“The Democratic Party sued President Trump on Friday, contending that his assertion of control over independent executive-branch agencies, which include the bipartisan Federal Election Commission, violated federal election law. …

“‘Americans are legally guaranteed fair elections with impartial referees — not a system where Donald Trump can dictate campaign rules he wants from the White House,’ Mr. Martin said in a statement that was also signed by the chairs of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.”

Politico: National Dems sue over Trump executive order they say could weaponize FEC

[Kyle Cheney, 2/28/25]

“The Democratic National Committee and the campaign arms for congressional Democrats say Trump’s executive order taking control of all independent agencies in the Executive Branch means the FEC could now be weaponized against Trump’s political adversaries in ways it was designed to prevent in the aftermath of Watergate.”

The Hill: Inside Trump’s federal worker firings

[Rebecca Beitsch, 2/28/25]

“The Democratic National Committee filed a lawsuit Friday, arguing it could preclude independent agencies from taking legal positions that don’t align with the president’s views.”

Reuters: Trump sued by Democrats for seeking control over election commission

[Jonathan Stempel, 2/28/25]

“U.S. President Donald Trump was sued on Friday by the Democratic Party over a recent executive order it says violates federal election law by giving him too much power over the independent Federal Election Commission.”

Newsweek: Democratic Party Sues Donald Trump Over His Executive Power Claims

[Gabe Whisnant and Aila Slisco, 3/3/25]

“​The Democratic National Committee (DNC), the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee(DSCC), and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) filed a civil lawsuit against President Donald Trump on Friday.”

New Republic: Democrats Finally Sue Trump for Trying to Control Elections

[Malcolm Ferguson, 2/28/25]

“On Friday, the Democratic National Committee, as well as two other national party committees, filed a lawsuit against President Trump, stating that his executive order to seize control of the Federal Elections Commission breaks federal law.” 

Bloomberg: Democratic Party Sues Trump Over Federal Election Commission Independence 

[Erik Larson, 2/28/25]

“Democrats sued President Donald Trump over an executive order that they argue would eliminate the bipartisan nature of the Federal Election Commission by shifting legal authority to the White House.”

The Hill: National Democrats sue over Trump order to expand White House control of independent agencies

[Ella Lee, 2/28/25]

“National Democrats on Friday sued over President Trump’s executive order aiming to expand the White House’s control over various independent regulatory agencies.

“The Democratic Party’s three national political committees contend that Trump’s order could preclude independent agencies from taking legal positions that don’t align with the president’s views.”

NBC News: Democratic Party files first lawsuit against second Trump admin

[Chloe Atkins, 2/28/25]

“The Democratic Party sued the Trump administration today, alleging that an executive order signed by the president this month violated federal election law. …

“The Democratic committees argue that the executive order violates the Federal Election Campaign Act, adding that it is ‘grounded in the assertion that the provisions of FECA granting the Commissioners the power and duty to exercise independent legal judgment are unconstitutional infringements of the President’s executive power.’”

Washington Times: Democratic Party sues Donald Trump over claim of supremacy over independent agencies

[Stephen Dinan, 3/1/25]

“The Democratic National Committee led a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s executive order claiming power to be the final decision-maker on how so-called independent federal agencies interpret the law, saying it gives the president too much room to meddle.”