Marc Elias is at it again!
The Democratic Party’s go-to election lawyer is working behind the scenes on a new project—one that critics say is just another attempt to manipulate the system in favor of left-wing interests.
His latest venture, Civil Service Strong, claims to protect federal workers from partisan threats. But a closer look reveals something much more troubling.
Who’s Behind It?
Civil Service Strong is a coalition of liberal groups, unions, and so-called “watchdog” organizations. At its core is Democracy Forward, a legal group founded by Elias himself.
The coalition also includes powerful government unions like the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) and the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFE).
And let’s not forget the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)—both of which have deep ties to the Democratic Party.
It doesn’t stop there. Other members include Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), Protect Democracy, and the Government Accountability Project.
These groups market themselves as nonpartisan, but their actions tell a different story. Time and again, they have targeted conservative policies while ignoring Democratic corruption.
What’s Their Real Goal?
According to Elias and his allies, this initiative is about defending the integrity of the civil service.
But what they’re really doing is trying to block any efforts by a future Republican administration – particularly Trump 2.0 – from reforming the federal government.
One of the major policies they oppose is Schedule F, a plan introduced by the Trump administration to reclassify some bureaucrats as at-will employees.
This would make it easier to fire entrenched, partisan government workers who obstruct the policies of a duly elected president.
Elias and his allies call this an attack on democracy. But in reality, they’re just protecting their own political power.
Elias’ Long History of Partisan Schemes
Elias isn’t new to this game.
He has spent years using the courts to shape election laws in favor of Democrats. He was a key figure behind the push for universal mail-in voting in 2020, a policy that created chaos and confusion in many states.
He also fought to block voter ID laws, even though polls show the vast majority of Americans support them.
And let’s not forget his role in funding the infamous Steele dossier, the now-debunked report that fueled the Russia collusion hoax against President Trump.
Elias was working behind the scenes, funneling money from the Clinton campaign to smear a political opponent.
Now, he’s applying the same legal tactics to the federal workforce.
Through lawsuits and media pressure, Elias and Civil Service Strong aim to keep liberal bureaucrats in place, ensuring that even if Republicans win at the ballot box, they won’t be able to implement conservative policies.
Using Lawfare to Control the Government
This is part of a broader strategy that many conservatives call lawfare – the use of legal battles to achieve political ends.
Instead of winning elections fair and square, Democrats are increasingly turning to the courts to block policies they don’t like.
Elias and his network have perfected this strategy. They file lawsuits in friendly jurisdictions, often before liberal judges, to delay, obstruct, and ultimately kill conservative reforms.
Whether it’s voter roll cleanups, redistricting battles, or civil service protections, their goal is clear: prevent conservatives from governing, even when they win elections.
Nevada’s Connection to the Fight
Elias’ influence isn’t limited to Washington, D.C. His legal maneuvers have had a major impact on Nevada elections as well.
In 2020, Elias was instrumental in pushing Nevada’s controversial universal mail-in ballot system, which led to concerns about ballot harvesting and election integrity.
The state’s loose election laws have made it a key battleground for Elias’ lawfare tactics, with lawsuits often aimed at blocking Republican-backed reforms.
More recently, Elias and his allies have been interfering with efforts to clean up Nevada’s voter rolls.
The Pigpen Project, a grassroots initiative working to remove deceased and ineligible voters from the rolls, has been targeted by liberal legal groups trying to block their efforts.
The goal? To keep voter rolls bloated and vulnerable to fraud.
With Nevada being a critical swing state, these legal battles could have nationwide implications.
Elias knows that if he can control election procedures in Nevada, it could tip the balance in favor of Democrats in future presidential and Senate races.
And he’s been aided in his efforts by Nevada’s Democrat Attorney General Aaron Ford and its Democrat Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar.
Critics Speak Out
Supporters of Civil Service Strong argue that they are simply defending career government employees from political retaliation.
They claim that removing civil service protections would lead to a government run by political cronies rather than professionals.
But critics say that’s just spin.
“The reality is, we already have a government filled with political activists pretending to be neutral bureaucrats,” said one conservative legal expert. “Schedule F is about getting rid of the deep-state operatives who actively sabotage conservative policies.”
The public also seems to be skeptical of Elias and his methods. Polls show that a majority of Americans support making it easier to fire underperforming government employees.
And after years of seeing unelected bureaucrats undermine Republican presidents, many conservatives are demanding real accountability in Washington.
What Comes Next?
Marc Elias and his allies will continue their legal battles.
They’ll try to tie up conservative reforms in court, all while claiming they’re just fighting for democracy.
But the American people are waking up to these tactics. They see how the game is played. And as we move toward the 2026 election, this fight over the civil service could become one of the biggest battles yet.
One thing is certain: if conservatives want real change in Washington, they can’t just win elections. They have to take on the bureaucracy itself.
And that means standing up to Marc Elias and his relentless lawfare machine – especially in battleground states like Nevada.
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