Human Rights First is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization whose Innovation Lab developed Democracy Watch, a public tool for tracking legislation that may undermine democratic processes, weaken institutions, or restrict civil and human rights in the United States. The tool is designed for advocates, journalists, and concerned citizens who want to monitor legislative trends and respond to their effects on communities.

Democracy Watch tracks federal and state bills and organizes them into categories including democratic institutions, First Amendment rights, immigrant and refugee rights, racial and religious rights, gender and reproductive rights, and military and veteran communities. Its subcategories cover issues such as voting and election interference, LGBTQ+ rights, public education, healthcare, libraries, Indigenous rights, environmental protections, and the right to protest. Users can explore the tracker and provide feedback, while organizations and individuals can seek collaboration or support Human Rights First’s advocacy. The project is presented as a beta service, and the organization invites users to report errors, bugs, and suggestions.