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When No News is Good News

December 1, 2015
Case
Guarding Against Pay-to-Play in Federal Contracts
Issues
Campaign Finance

These days, advocates for reasonable campaign finance rules cheer when the Supreme Court chooses to do nothing at all.  Yesterday, we welcomed the news that the high Court declined to grant certiorari in Yamada v. Shoda (Snipes), which leaves standing a strong Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision...

CLC Holds Clinton, Trump Campaigns Responsible for Violating Campaign Finance Laws This Election Cycle

October 31, 2016
Case
CLC v. FEC (Clinton Campaign coordination)
Guarding Against Pay-to-Play in Federal Contracts
Issues
Campaign Finance

This election cycle, both major party candidates have said reforming our political system is a top priority – yet both have routinely pushed the legal envelope when it comes to the laws governing money in elections.

Federal Contractors Expect the FEC to Let Them Ignore Contribution Ban

February 21, 2019
Case
Guarding Against Pay-to-Play in Federal Contracts
Issues
Campaign Finance

CLC filed three new complaints with the FEC alleging that Skytron, LLC, Alpha Marine Services, and 3M Company violated the prohibition on active federal contractors making political contributions.

Mississippi Considers Legalizing Dark Money Loophole

March 22, 2019
Case
Guarding Against Pay-to-Play in Federal Contracts
Issues
Campaign Finance

Despite the benefits of disclosure, some lawmakers are actively working to undermine political transparency by denying citizens access to valuable information about nonprofit organizations that seek to influence our democratic process.

CLC complaint against Kirby-Smith Machinery

Document
Date
October 28, 2020
Case
Guarding Against Pay-to-Play in Federal Contracts

On October 28, 2020, Campaign Legal Center (CLC) filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) alleging that Kirby-Smith Machinery violated the ban on federal contractors making political contributions when it gave $10,000 to the super PAC Restore Oklahoma

CLC complaint against Toner Quest

Document
Date
October 28, 2020
Case
Guarding Against Pay-to-Play in Federal Contracts

On October 28, 2020, Campaign Legal Center (CLC) filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) alleging that Toner Quest violated the ban on federal contractors making political contributions when it gave $25,000 to President Trump's super PAC America First Action.

CLC complaint against DTE Energy

Document
Date
October 28, 2020
Case
Guarding Against Pay-to-Play in Federal Contracts

On October 28, 2020, Campaign Legal Center (CLC) filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) alleging that DTE Energy violated the ban on federal contractors making political contributions when it gave $15,000 to the super PAC American Working Families.

CLC complaint against Excel Dryer

Document
Date
October 28, 2020
Case
Guarding Against Pay-to-Play in Federal Contracts

On October 28, 2020, Campaign Legal Center (CLC) filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) alleging that Excel Dryer violated the ban on federal contractors making political contributions when it gave $10,000 to the super PAC American Working Families.

CLC complaint against Amedisys

Document
Date
October 28, 2020
Case
Guarding Against Pay-to-Play in Federal Contracts

On October 28, 2020, Campaign Legal Center (CLC) filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) alleging that Amedisys violated the ban on federal contractors making political contributions when it gave $25,000 to the super PAC Senate Leadership Fund. 

CLC complaint against Marathon Petroleum

Document
Date
October 28, 2020
Case
Guarding Against Pay-to-Play in Federal Contracts

On October 28, 2020, Campaign Legal Center (CLC) filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) alleging that Marathon Petroleum violated the ban on federal contractors making political contributions when it gave $500,000 each to the super PACs Congressional Leadership Fund and Senate Leadership Fund. 

Michigan LLC Schemes To Hide the True Source of Campaign Contributions

October 23, 2020
Issues
Campaign Finance

This is a serious violation that the FEC must investigate to determine whether Montclam failed to properly register as a political committee. 

CLC Complaint to FEC Against Montcalm LLC

Document
Date
October 23, 2020

Campaign Legal Center (CLC) filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) alleging that “Montcalm LLC,” which gave $150,000 to the super PAC Congressional Leadership Fund less than two weeks after incorporating, violated the ban on making political contributions in the name of another.

CLC President Explains Key 2020 Voting Rights Battles in NYT Podcast Interview

October 20, 2020
Case
Establishing Fair Policies for Voting in States with Signature Match Requirements
League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania v. Kathy Boockvar
Jones v. DeSantis
Issues
Voting Rights
Campaign Finance

CLC's President, Trevor Potter, discussed important voting rights litigation in a recent podcast interview. 

Newly Published Cambridge Analytica Documents Show Unlawful Support for Trump in 2016

October 16, 2020
Issues
Campaign Finance

New documents show how Cambridge Analytica enabled the Trump campaign to break campaign finance law. 

CLC Files Complaint Against Sen. Graham for Illegal Campaign Solicitation

October 16, 2020
Issues
Ethics
Campaign Finance

In the halls of Congress, elected officials should abide by ethics laws and rules and not campaign for reelection.

CLC supplemental complaint re: Cambridge Analytica and Make America Number 1

Document
Date
October 16, 2020

On Oct. 16, 2020, Campaign Legal Center (CLC) filed a supplemental complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) regarding Cambridge Analytica and its role in facilitating unlawful coordination between Donald Trump's 2016 campaign and a super PAC financed by the Mercer family. The supplement relied on newly-published internal Cambridge Analytica documents.

CLC Staff Remember Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, An Advocate for Democracy

September 25, 2020
Issues
Voting Rights
Redistricting

CLC's staff members share their reflections on the life and legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 

Court Deals Blow to Arkansas Voters Seeking Fair Maps

September 16, 2020
Case
Miller v. Thurston (Arkansas Redistricting Initiative)
Issues
Redistricting

A court has barred an initiative regarding the creation of an independent redistricting commission from appearing on Arkansas voters' ballots. 

Trump’s Secret Multi-Million Dollar Loan in 2016 Campaign Exceeded Legal Limits

October 9, 2020
Issues
Campaign Finance

If Trump secretly financed his 2016 campaign with undisclosed bank loans, then voters were illegally deprived of important information. 

CLC Letter Regarding 2021 Budget Allocation for Fair Elections Fund

Document
Date
October 15, 2020

On Oct. 15, 2020, Campaign Legal Center (CLC) sent a letter to Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, urging the Mayor not to decrease the revenue allocated to Denver's Fair Elections Fund in the city budget for 2021. In November 2018, over 70% of Denver voters approved creation of the Fair Elections Fund via ballot measure, and, beginning in the 2023 election cycle, the new public financing program will provide participating city candidates with matching funds at a 9-to-1 rate, for small campaign contributions given by residents of Denver. In the letter to Mayor Hancock, CLC stresses the importance of fully funding Denver's Fair Elections Fund in the 2021 budget to ensure the new public financing program's successful implementation. 

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