Campaign Legal Center

Advancing Democracy Through Law

We're fighting for every American’s right to participate in the democratic process

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Lackluster Ethics Pledge

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Trump Ethics Plan Shows Little Effort to Avoid Presidential Conflicts of Interest

The Work Ahead

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CLC’s Plan to Fight for Democracy in a Second Trump Era

Violating Ethics Laws for Appointees

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Trump’s Nominees May Try to Skip Required Ethics Reviews

Solving the Challenges Facing American Democracy

Campaign Legal Center will fight for the rule of law, fight for the Constitution and fight for EVERY American. We have work to do to defend our democracy, and CLC is here to do it. But we cannot win this fight on our own. We need your support to meet this moment.

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Trevor Potter at University of Virginia Law School.

Our Issues

Campaign Legal Center is fighting for every American’s freedom to vote and participate meaningfully in the democratic process.

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Voters Have a Right to Know

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Every Voice Must Be Heard

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Public Service is a Public Trust

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Fair Voting Maps for All

Threat Assessment Report

Read CLC’s groundbreaking new report on top risks facing state ethics commissions to discover a compelling blueprint for combatting these threats so ethics commissions can fulfill their missions.

In Focus

Looking Ahead

Holding the Trump Administration to High Ethical Standards

Millions Have Lost Their Right to Vote. Here's What We're Doing

We Fight to Protect Every American’s Freedom to Vote

Voices for Democracy

Leaders Shaping a Stronger Democracy