Skye Perryman
Pres & CEO @DemocracyForward.org | lawyer | supporter of the arts | (cowboy) boot lover | alum of ACOG, WilmerHale, Covington, Baylor U, Georgetown Law | our kids will ask what we did | views mine
- Reposted by Skye PerrymanAs President Trump ramps up his attacks on the Constitution and people in America, CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social tells @cnn.com International that courts and communities around the country are rising up to protect our democracy.
- Reposted by Skye PerrymanThe Trump-Vance admin is attempting to undermine U.S. elections through scare tactics and intimidation. Watch CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social on @ms.now discuss how we're fighting back to protect fair and free elections. youtu.be/zZ3PuEtK9ao
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- Today’s decision restores the right of members of Congress to expose dangerous detention conditions and protect people – including US citizens – who are being detained in unprecedented numbers by the Trump admin.
- Reposted by Skye PerrymanThe Trump-Vance administration is still attempting to distract people from its lack of transparency around the Epstein Files. As CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social said on BBC News, we will keep fighting in court to get the full truth that people across the world deserve.
- Reposted by Skye PerrymanCEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social joined @wajali.bsky.social today to talk about the arrest of Don Lemon and 3 other Black journalists, ICE’s illegal actions, and the fight for democracy amid increasing unlawfulness. The courts and American people will hold the Trump-Vance admin accountable.
- Reposted by Skye PerrymanThis year's Together for Democracy conference is in full swing! At a moment where our democracy is being tested, TFD brings partners, organizers, policymakers, and artists from all 50 states together in defense of democracy.
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- When you end up a villain in a Bruce Springsteen song, maybe it’s time to give up? Just don't believe your eyes It's our blood and bones And these whistles and phones Against Miller and Noem's dirty lies youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w
- The people in America are stronger together. Every individual showing up to demand accountability from the Trump-Vance admin is helping hold the line against this accelerating authoritarian playbook. Join us @democracyforward.org.
- As we say at @democracyforward.org : it was never about immigration. It was never about the rule of law. Good analysis by @davidjbier.bsky.social at, yep, the CATO Institute.
- For decades, nativists have said that mass deportation was about "the rule of law." Now we can see that they never cared about the rule of law at all. The Administration Misleads & Ignores Courts Most Often in Immigration Cases www.cato.org/blog/admin-m...
- Reposted by Skye PerrymanIn the streets and in the courts, people in America are pushing back against the Trump-Vance administration. CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social joined @katiephang.bsky.social to talk about protecting the rule of law and fighting back against authoritarian actions in Minnesota and beyond.
- Fighting in the courts has been an effective way to curb Trump's lawlessness & @democracyforward.org has been a key leader in that battle. Skye Perryman joins me to talk about Bondi’s attempts to extort Minnesota & how DOGE accessed Americans' personal data of at the SSA. youtu.be/GL03syJbrAk?...
- The Trump-Vance admin is trying to keep Americans from seeing what's really happening at ICE facilities to avoid accountability. It's why we're back in court to stop them from denying members of Congress from conducting oversight at a time when it's most needed.
- Thank you @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social for having me on to discuss the latest in our case to restore congressional oversight over detention facilities — especially in light of alarming allegations about conditions at the Whipple Detention Center in Minnesota.
- Reposted by Skye PerrymanICE's presence in Minnesota is not about immigration enforcement. It's an autocratic power grab that threatens voting. As @skyeperryman.bsky.social said on @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social, it's important to connect the dots.
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- This is what good government looks like.
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- What’s happening in Minnesota is not about immigration.
- Reposted by Skye PerrymanAs @skyeperryman.bsky.social says: We need to connect the dots. At the heart of the power grab in MN is a power grab to take our nation away from the people. Skye joined @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social to explain how the admin's strategy is headed straight for our elections.
- Our work this year is to protect our neighbors and to protect our nation. We must connect the dots. What is happening in MN is not about immigration — it is a power grab. Grateful for the millions of Americans who are pushing back. It’s not too late to be on the right side of history and humanity.
- “What we are seeing unfold in Minnesota…is part of an autocratic power grab” @skyeperryman.bsky.social on the shooting of another American citizen by federal agents in Minnesota.
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- On the ground video evidence in MN shows that our federal government has killed another person in broad daylight. For anyone who is sitting on the sidelines or worse, enabling this admin’s reign of terror, the regime wants to deny what you are seeing with your own eyes.
- It’s not too late to choose the right side of humanity and history.
- Reposted by Skye Perrymanin case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today
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- Reposted by Skye PerrymanMinnesota shifting narrative from "rabble rousing protesters" vs "law enforcement" to "people of conscience" vs "evil regime." This is essential to defeating authoritarianism - exposing who, what & why they are by demonstrating who, what & why we are. And MAGA knows it. www.cnn.com/2026/01/23/p...
- The President’s attacks on independent federal board leaders are targeting Black and brown officials. We're proud to have leaders like Alvin Brown and Robert Primus trust in @democracyforward.org to represent their cases and fight back in court.
- Today is a stark reminder of what's at stake: the right to thrive and to access safe, accessible reproductive care. Our team at @democracyforward.org, and I remain committed to protecting abortion access and science-based health care for all.
- I've said it before and will say again: it is the people — more than anything — that will save us. Thank you to the people of MN for showing up and serving as an example of peaceful protest and solidarity.
- Our team at @democracyforward.org is proud to join @staceyabrams.com and the 10 Steps Campaign to continue building the people’s power to defend our democracy against the rising threats of authoritarianism. Democracy is not a spectator sport. Join us:
- ICE ripping this 5-year-old away from his family epitomizes the Trump-Vance administration’s agenda: cruel and unlawful. As a mother, and as an American, I'm appalled. These unconstitutional, life-altering interactions with ICE must not go unchallenged.
- Congress created the independent Federal Reserve for one reason: to protect the American people. I joined members of Congress yesterday to call on the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down attempts to politically retaliate against Lisa Cook, and affirm the independence of the Fed.
- We call on everyone, including powerful institutions who have stayed on the sidelines, to commit to promoting democracy and resisting autocracy. It is not too late to choose the right side of history.
- Whether it’s Day 1, Day 365, or Day 1,000, we will continue to meet the Trump-Vance administration in court to protect our communities and our democracy.
- The American people are meeting the harms and horrors of the Trump-Vance administration with historic displays of courage – and we will continue to fight alongside you every single day. A message from CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social:
- Over the past year, the nation has been reminded of the resilience and determination of the American people. At @democracyforward.org we defend people – we are proud to work alongside communities across the country to defend people against existential threats to our nation’s present and future.
- Reposted by Skye PerrymanDr. King's legacy endures as we, in solidarity, resist the autocratic terror unfolding in our nation. On MLK Day, let us commit to everyday using the power we have to oppose injustice where ever it exists. The work could not be more urgent.
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- I’m asked all the time if our voices matter. They do. Keep being loud. We are all Minnesota.
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- This admin is being driven by extremists like Stephen Miller who have no concept of the law. President Trump has already had to pull the National Guard out of cities because the court found the deployment unlawful. If he tries to use the Insurrection Act, we’ll be ready to hold him accountable.
- What is the Trump-Vance admin hiding? Why do they continue to block members of Congress from accessing ICE facilities? The answer is clear: what ICE is doing is harmful, and this admin does not want checks and balances. We look forward to seeking answers in court.
- We’ve said it before and will say it again: Courage is the new currency.
- Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG... www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
- We won’t stop fighting until access is restored. The lawlessness of this admin and the weaponization of our cities-like that which led to the killing of a US citizen this week-will not go unanswered. We the People know our rights & we will work every single day to defend them.
- We must all demand ICE and this admin be held accountable for Renee Nicole Good and others who have been needlessly assaulted, for those who have died in ICE custody, and for all people living in fear in America. Find an event near you: www.mobilize.us?tag_ids=29132
- Big, essential win tonight. This administration continues to be blocked for weaponizing essential services and federal funds. Congrats Dem AGs! www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/u...
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- Reposted by Skye PerrymanLook for the helpers. Faced with evil, watch for the decent people standing against it.
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- Reposted by Skye PerrymanFor months, Trump’s DHS has wreaked lawless havoc in our neighborhoods. Tear gassing infants, families, and police. Firing their weapons at peaceful citizens. Killing innocent people. It’s brutal, unconstitutional, and out of control. It must stop. Kristi Noem must go. Now.
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- I extend my deepest sympathies, prayers, and righteous anger to the loved ones of Renee Good, a 37 year old mother and American citizen killed by ICE. We should never normalize what is happening. We must do all we can to resist tyranny and hate — and to demand accountability.
- Today, as I spoke before members of Congress on the J6 insurrection’s impact on our democracy, people formerly prosecuted — and then pardoned by President Trump — marched outside. Our democracy is in peril – but there is a path forward.
- The attack on our democracy 5 years ago at the Capitol is now playing out on national and global stages due to the lawlessness of our president and his allies. But, as I will say on Capitol Hill today, there is a path forward if we all do our part. And Congress must do its part too.
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- We’ve said it before and will say it again: the Trump-Vance administration is governing on a collision course w/ our Constitution and their actions in Venezuela are the latest example. The President didn’t notify Congressional leaders in advance and Congress did not authorize this use of force.
- Thank you for this list @rbreich.bsky.social and for the shout out to support @democracyforward.org and our friends and partners in litigating against the Trump Adminsitration’s extremism. We agree it will be more important this year than the last. robertreich.substack.com/p/what-you-c...
- 2025 was quite a year but what our team at @democracyforward.org saw is there’s nothing we, the people can’t do when we work together. With courage and community, we head into 2026 and are ready for what comes. Thank you for being part of us.
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- At @democracyforward.org, we are going to continue to show up for the American people in 2026. I joined @briefingwithpsaki.bsky.social to discuss.
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- The health of our kids should be beyond politics and especially free from political retribution. Proud of the @democracyforward.org team and our incredible clients @ameracadpeds.bsky.social doing what it takes— even during the holidays.
- Thanks for being with us @democracyforward.org community — we are going to just keep going. Happy holidays.
- This year was far from easy. The stakes were high for people, communities, and democracy. But thanks to our dedicated team at @democracyforward.org, brave plaintiffs, partners, and supporters, we met the moment together. And we’re ready for what’s next.
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- The American people deserve to know the truth—did Tom Homan accept a bribe from undercover FBI agents or not? Despite what the government claims, his personal interests are not more important than the American people.
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- We do not live in North Korea, yet we continue to see this dictator-like trend of the president’s name appearing on federal buildings that belong to the American people. The Kennedy Center Board must be held accountable for giving into the President's vanity exercise in violation of federal law.
- This powerful video from our partner @interfaithalliance.org depicts ICE’s horrific and inhumane treatment of our friends and neighbors. When the Trump-Vance admin chooses cruelty – we choose compassion. youtube.com/watch?v=eALKrOVaRGg
- This admin’s cruelty seems to have no bottom. But we will continue to fight for people and communities even as their govt harms them. Today’s order provides much-needed relief to more than 170,000 people who deserve better from their president.
- This attempt to undermine and eliminate those responsible for independent oversight smacks of corruption and begs the question: What is the administration hiding? @democracyforward.org is honored to work with advocates for gov oversight to challenge the admin’s actions in court.
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- We're grateful that the court stopped the Trump-Vance admin’s illegal attempt to fire civil servants, yet again. @democracyforward.org is honored to work with federal workers’ unions to protect the nonpartisan civil service that works for all Americans.
- This ruling is a victory for people in America and for our clients who are elected representatives. This decision makes clear that no president can hide the truth about how people are treated in federal immigration custody.
- WH Chief of Staff Susie Wiles confirms what we have long known: President Trump is corrupting the power of the Oval Office to seek revenge on his enemies. But he is not above the law. We will keep fighting to protect our democracy against his lawlessness.
- Join us for @democracyforward.org's town hall TONIGHT at 7 PM ET! I'll be joined by members of our incredible team to discuss the impact you’ve helped us make in 2025 and our plan to protect people and communities in 2026.
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- People in America deserve to know whether the DOJ is entertaining President Trump’s request to cut himself a taxpayer-funded $230 million check. This country still has laws, and our team @democracyforward.org will demand they be enforced in court. democracyforward.org/updates/foia...
- Less than 24 hours after being inaugurated, the President closed the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. There have been many gun violence incidents and lives lost this year — and last night another horrific shooting. What side are you on Mr President?
