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Voters Have a Right to Know in 2020: CLC Files FEC Complaint Against Secretive Group

May 7, 2020
Issues
Campaign Finance

In 2020, voters should know about multi-million dollar campaigns to influence their votes. 

Carveouts and Tax Breaks for Whom and by Whom? Pandemic Stimulus Reflects Money in Politics

April 21, 2020
Issues
Ethics
Campaign Finance

The stimulus relief package primarily benefits wealthy special interests while neglecting everyday people. 

What’s Next? Trump’s Plan to Dismantle Oversight of Pandemic Stimulus

April 14, 2020
Issues
Ethics

Trump fires inspectors general, weakens oversight of the coronavirus pandemic stimulus funds, and thwarts accountability. 

New CLC Report Highlights Digital Transparency Loopholes in the 2020 Elections

April 8, 2020
Issues
Campaign Finance

A new CLC report shows that our country needs across-the-board rules for digital ad transparency. 

Chiafalo v. Washington

Updated
Status
Active
Issues
Campaign Finance
Ethics

CLC is advocating in favor of state laws requiring that presidential electors follow the popular vote in their state.

Court Cases Question Whether State Electoral Votes Have to Follow the State Popular Vote

March 13, 2020
Case
Chiafalo v. Washington
Issues
Voting Rights
Ethics

A ruling to unbind presidential electors would introduce new opportunities for wealthy special interests to influence elections.

Megadonor Access During a National Crisis and Other Takeaways From New FEC Reports

April 2, 2020
Issues
Campaign Finance

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, wealthy special interests continue using their money to exert undo influence over elected officials.  

 

Supreme Court Leaves Seattle’s Democracy Voucher System in Place

March 30, 2020
Case
Elster v. City of Seattle
Issues
Campaign Finance

Seattle’s innovative program gives a more diverse pool of people an opportunity to have their voices heard in politics.

 

Close the Bloomberg Big Money Loophole

March 26, 2020
Issues
Campaign Finance

Candidates should not be able to give unlimited contributions to national party committees. 

Prioritizing the Public Interest: CLC Files a Complaint Against Representative Steven Palazzo

March 26, 2020
Issues
Ethics
Campaign Finance

There is a systemic problem of elected officials using campaign finance funds for personal profit. 

CLC v. FEC (Delay Suit—Jeb Bush super PAC)

Updated
Status
Active
Issues
Campaign Finance

CLC has sued the Federal Election Commission for its more than four-year delay in enforcing a federal prohibition on candidates establishing or operating super PACs as “slush funds” for their campaigns. The lawsuit is based on a FEC complaint CLC filed asserting that the 2016 campaign of then...

Trump’s Conflicts of Interest Resurface in Administration’s Response to Coronavirus Pandemic

March 16, 2020
Issues
Ethics

A crisis like the coronavirus pandemic throws President Trump's conflicts of interest into sharp relief. 

Nominee to Election Watchdog Would Perpetuate Dysfunction at Agency

March 10, 2020
Issues
Campaign Finance

Trainor will go before the Senate as a nominee for the FEC – the only government agency solely responsible for enforcing the campaign finance laws for the U.S. House, Senate and presidency.

Trey Trainor’s Nomination to the FEC Perpetuates Flawed System

March 4, 2020
Issues
Campaign Finance

Trey Trainor’s nomination as a commissioner on the FEC is yet another example of how the current nomination process continues to produce commissioners who are opposed to the mission of the agency.

CLC's Adav Noti Testifies at Hearing on HR 1

January 31, 2019
Issues
Campaign Finance
Ethics
Voting Rights
Redistricting

The provisions in HR 1 independently and collectively advance the right of every American citizen to a government that is responsible and accountable to voters.

CLC v. FEC (Delay Suit – America Progress Now)

Updated
Status
Active
Issues
Campaign Finance

CLC sued the Federal Election Commission for its failure to enforce transparency laws, as billions of dollars are being spent in secret on Facebook election ads. Voters have a right to know who is spending money to influence their vote so they can be informed when weighing their credibility.

Rep. Nunes’ Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuits Against Media Potentially Violate House Ethics Rule

February 26, 2020
Issues
Ethics

CLC is calling for an investigation into whether Rep. Devin Nunes is receiving legal services in violation of House ethics rules.

Barr, Rosen, and Shea Unlawfully Interfered in Criminal Cases Involving Associates of President Trump

February 21, 2020
Issues
Ethics

CLC, calls for an investigation of Attorney General Barr, Deputy Attorney General Rosen, and U.S. Attorney Shea for their involvement in criminal proceedings against associates of President Trump.

CLC Files Complaint Alleging Illegal Coordination Between Buttigieg Campaign and Super PAC

February 18, 2020
Issues
Campaign Finance

CLC has filed a complaint with the FEC alleging that Buttigieg’s presidential campaign committee and the super PAC VoteVets violated the law by unlawfully coordinating.