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Every Person Must Count for Census Reapportionment

November 24, 2020
Issues
Redistricting

Excluding undocumented people from apportionment would subvert central principles of our democracy.

CLC Files Complaint Against Another Senator Fundraising on Capitol Grounds

November 18, 2020
Issues
Ethics

The Senate Ethics Committee must hold Senators accountable for violating rules prohibiting the solicitation of campaign contributions on federal property. 

Comprehensive Democracy Reform Wins in Alaska

November 18, 2020
Issues
Campaign Finance
Redistricting

Alaska's Ballot Measure 2 provides voters more information about the true source of election spending. 

Virginia Voters Pass Amendment to State Constitution, Choosing Fair Maps Over Gerrymandering

November 4, 2020
Issues
Redistricting

Virginians choice to vote for fair maps will help their state have a more inclusive democracy. 

Virginia Voters Pass Historic Amendment to State Constitution, Choosing Fair Maps Over Gerrymandering

Date
November 4, 2020
Case
Movement to Establish Citizen-Led Redistricting Commissions in the States
Issues
Redistricting
This amendment will help Virginia adopt fair maps and a more inclusive process.

Branstad’s Ethics Violations Yet Again Demonstrate the Need for Reform

October 30, 2020
Issues
Ethics

Congress must act to pass legislation that codifies the White House ethics pledge and expands those subject to disclosure requirements. 

CLC Pushes for State Transparency in Elections: Voters Have a Right to Know

June 24, 2020
Case
Guarding Against Pay-to-Play in Federal Contracts
Issues
Campaign Finance
Ethics

Transparency is a key first step in holding government accountable to citizens, so here is what states are doing to make our campaign finance disclosure regime reflects the current reality.

Contractor Contribution Ban Defended by Watchdogs in Appeals Court Filing

Date
February 26, 2013
Case
Guarding Against Pay-to-Play in Federal Contracts
Issues
Campaign Finance
Ethics

Today, the Campaign Legal Center, joined by Democracy 21 and Public Citizen, filed an amici brief in Wagner v. FEC opposing an effort to overturn the 70-year-old ban on campaign contributions by federal contractors. The case is currently on appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of...

Trump Super PAC Received Illegal Donations from Private Prison Company

Date
December 20, 2016
Case
Private Prison Company GEO Group's Pay-to-Play
Guarding Against Pay-to-Play in Federal Contracts
Issues
Campaign Finance
Ethics

WASHINGTON  – The Campaign Legal Center filed a letter today with the Federal Election Commission providing additional evidence that private prison company GEO Group illegally contributed a total of $225,000 to the Donald Trump-affiliated super PAC Rebuilding America Now, in violation of the 75-year...

Trump Super PAC Accepted $100K from Private Prison Company in Violation of Federal Contractor Ban

Date
November 1, 2016
Case
Private Prison Company GEO Group's Pay-to-Play
Guarding Against Pay-to-Play in Federal Contracts
Issues
Campaign Finance
Ethics

WASHINGTON –  One day after the Obama administration announced its decision to phase out federal private prison contracts, the private prison company GEO Group made a $100,000 donation to the pro-Donald Trump super PAC Rebuilding America Now, in violation of the longstanding ban on government...

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 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 Tax Returns Confirm Need for Unprecedented Ethics Laws for Future Presidents

October 2, 2020
Issues
Ethics

Revelations regarding Trump's tax returns show why we need stronger ethics rules to prevent against presidential conflicts of interest. 

Trump’s Secret $30 Million Loan in 2016 Campaign Exceeded Legal Limits

Date
October 9, 2020
Issues
Campaign Finance
Ethics
Voters had a right to know where Trump was getting the money for his campaign.

Influence Infects Pandemic Contracting

June 5, 2020
Issues
Ethics

Companies with ties to Trump should not be favored for the production of pandemic response supplies. 

Revisiting President Trump’s Forgotten Five-Point Ethics Plan

September 28, 2020
Issues
Ethics

To bring robust ethics reform to Washington, Trump or the next president will need to overhaul the broken system. 

Congressional Stock Trading During Pandemic Diminishes Public Trust

April 28, 2020
Issues
Ethics

As COVID-19 cases began to increase throughout the country Senators and Representatives from both sides of the aisle traded securities – many related to the pandemic itself.

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

September 19, 2020
Issues
Voting Rights
Redistricting

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

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

September 16, 2020
Issues
Redistricting

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

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