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CLC v. FEC: United States District Court for the District of Columbia - Order Granting CLC's Motion for Default Judgment

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On Oct. 14, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted Campaign Legal Center's (CLC) motion for default judgment in CLC v. FEC, 20-cv-01778, a delay suit filed by CLC against the Federal Election Commission (FEC) in June 2020. The district court's order holds that the FEC's ongoing failure to act on CLC's administrative complaint alleging federal campaign finance violations by Iowa Values is contrary to law, and requires the FEC to take action on CLC's complaint within the timeframe required by statute. 

Plaintiffs’ Brief in Opposition to Defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment

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Holloway, et al. v. City of Virginia Beach

CLC Complaint Results in Arrest of Two Ukrainian-American Trump Donors Connected to Giuliani

October 10, 2019
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Holding Trump Accountable for Legal Violations Involving Ukraine
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Campaign Finance

Two Ukrainian-Americans who had been working with President Trump’s personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, on Ukrainian matters, were arrested late Wednesday for violating campaign finance laws.

Appendix to Plaintiffs’ Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

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Holloway, et al. v. City of Virginia Beach

CLC v. FEC (Straw Donor & PAC Registration/ Reporting Violations by SCYWSE LLC): United States District Court for the District of Columbia - Complaint

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CLC v. FEC (Straw Donor & PAC Registration/ Reporting Violations by SCYWSE LLC)

On Feb. 3, 2020, Campaign Legal Center (CLC) filed a complaint against with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) alleging that the Society of Young Women Scientists and Engineers (SCYWSE), its manager Jennifer Lam, and other unknown persons violated the straw donor ban in the Federal Election Campaign Act by making contributions in the name of another person. The FEC has acted contrary to law by failing act in the 120 days after the complaint was received. 

Bad Ass Grandmas Say Alaskans Should Vote for More Transparency in Elections

September 24, 2020
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Campaign Finance

The Bad Ass Grandmas behind campaign finance reform that passed in North Dakota in 2018 are encouraging Alaskans to do the same this year. 

Politicians Protect Meatpacking Industry Executives: Workers Are Paying the Price

August 25, 2020
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Campaign Finance

Meatpacking industry executives have poured millions into our political system to support legislation promoting their interests. 

CLC Complaint Alleges DeJoy Straw Donor Scheme Hid Source of Campaign Contributions

September 17, 2020
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Campaign Finance

DeJoy reimbursed his employees and family members for making more than $1 million in campaign contributions while hiding that he was the true source. 

Campaign Legal Center Remembers Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a Fighter for Equality

September 19, 2020
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Voting Rights
Redistricting

Ginsburg’s enduring legacy is that she was a trailblazer who stood up for equality in all its forms.

CLC v. FEC (Iowa Values Delay Suit): United States District Court for the District of Columbia - Motion for Default Judgement

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Trump v. Bullock: United States District Court for the District of Montana Helena Division - LWVMT Amicus Brief

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Trump v. Bullock

Facebook Announces New Political Ad Regulations: For Transparent Elections, We Need More

September 18, 2020
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Campaign Finance

To know who is trying to influence our elections, we cannot rely on digital platforms to regulate the ads shown on their platforms. 

Katherine Gehl Calls for More Choice for Voters at CLC Book Event

September 16, 2020
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Redistricting

In a CLC book event, Katherine Gehl explained why we need more competition to have a stronger democracy. 

Q&A on Electoral College Process

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This backgrounder can be used by members of the media and the public to guide their understanding of the electoral process of electing a President.

Don’t Turn Back Now: Pass Virginia’s Bipartisan Gerrymandering Solution

February 21, 2020
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Movement to Establish Citizen-Led Redistricting Commissions in the States
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Redistricting

If the amendment fails to pass in Virginia, politicians will retain control of the redistricting process for the foreseeable future.

FEC Complaint Against Louis DeJoy and XPO Logistics

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On September 17, 2020 Campaign Legal Center (CLC) filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) against U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy for allegedly creating a straw donor scheme where he reimbursed his employees at New Breed Logistics and XPO Logistics, using his own funds and/or corporate funds, after they donated to political campaigns.

CLC Files Complaint Against the FEC Over Delay on Senator Ernst Dark Money Group

June 30, 2020
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Campaign Finance

Iowans should expect transparency so that they can know which wealthy special interests elected officials are serving.  

Miller v. Thurston: United States District Court Western District of Arkansas Fayetteville Division – Order Denying Plaintiffs’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction.

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Miller v. Thurston (Arkansas Redistricting Initiative)

CLC v. FEC (Geo Group Contractor Contribution): United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit - Appellate Brief

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CLC v. FEC (GEO Group Contractor Contribution)

CLC Expert Discusses Negative Implications of Record-High Campaign Spending in an Interview

September 10, 2020
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Campaign Finance

CLC expert Adav Noti explains why unlimited, secret spending by wealthy special interests hurts our democracy.