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We fight for every American to meaningfully participate in the political process
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A Close Look at Judge Kavanaugh’s Legal Record on Democracy Issues

Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s record indicates he will expand big money in politics, weaken voter protections and put the president above the law.

July 16, 2018

First Step in the Fight to Stop the Abuse of Leadership PAC Funds

September 17, 2018

40 Harmed Voters, From 34 Wisconsin Districts File Amended Lawsuit Challenging Extreme Gerrymandering

September 14, 2018

New Documents Show A Justice Kavanaugh Would Unleash Even More Big Money in Our Democracy

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Brendan Fischer
September 13, 2018
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Alabamian Willie Mack - Who Believed He was Disqualified from Voting - Finally Can Cast a Ballot

"This feeling is the best," says first-time voter. 

Partisan Gerymandering Plaintiffs at U.S. Supreme Court

"I've always voted. But now I feel that my vote doesn't count": Partisan Gerrymandering Silences Voters

Meet the plaintiffs in the landmark partisan gerrymandering case, Gill v. Whitford.

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Americans for Prosperity Foundation v. Becerra

Americans for Prosperity Foundation has failed to comply with California state law by providing its list of donors with the AG's office. They are challenging the law. CLC filed a brief in favor of the law, which seeks to protect taxpayers against fraud.

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CLC v. DOJ (Census FOIA)

CLC filed suit against the Department of Justice (DOJ) for its failure to produce any documents related to its December 2017 request to the Department of Commerce to add a citizenship question in the upcoming 2020 U.S. Census.

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Citizens Protecting Michigan's Constitution v. Secretary of State

CLC is supporting a grassroots organization's effort to put a proposed ballot initiative on the ballot in Michigan that would create an independent redistricting commission.

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