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

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

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

Virtual Book Event: CLC's Trevor Potter with Katherine Gehl

September 8, 2020
Issues
Campaign Finance
Ethics
Voting Rights
Redistricting

Join us for a virtual conversation between CLC President Trevor Potter and Katherine M. Gehl about Gehl's new book. 

Fighting for the Right of Citizens to Pursue Fair Maps on November Ballot

September 2, 2020
Case
Miller v. Thurston (Arkansas Redistricting Initiative)
Movement to Establish Citizen-Led Redistricting Commissions in the States
Issues
Redistricting

Arkansans should be able to establish an independent redistricting commission, choose their politicians, and make their voices heard. 

Arkansas Voters File Lawsuit to Count Petition Signatures

Date
September 2, 2020
Case
Miller v. Thurston (Arkansas Redistricting Initiative)
Issues
Redistricting
Arkansans have the right to decide whether their district maps should be determined by voters or self-serving politicians.

Q&A: Do the White House's RNC Actions Violate the Hatch Act?

August 26, 2020
Issues
Ethics

An overview of what the Hatch Act is and how the White House has violated it during the Republican National Convention. 

Trump’s RNC Speech Location Blurs Line Between Presidential and Campaign Work

August 24, 2020
Issues
Ethics

Trump delivering his RNC speech on the White House South Lawn would violate a law governing federal employees' political activity. 

What Does the U.S. Postal Service Need to Support a Fair Election?

August 21, 2020
Issues
Voting Rights
Ethics

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's actions at the United States Postal Service are threatening the voting rights of tens of millions of Americans. 

The Anniversary of Nixon’s Resignation Reminds Us That It Will Take More Than a New President to Reform Ethics

August 7, 2020
Issues
Ethics

History shows us that our generation must proactively seek ethics reforms if we want to have a stronger democracy. 

Republican Lawmakers Remind President Trump That the Election Date Is Mandated by the U.S. Constitution

July 31, 2020
Issues
Voting Rights
Ethics

Republican lawmakers remind President Trump and reassure the country that general election will be held on Nov. 3, 2020. 

No, Trump Can’t Delay the Election

July 30, 2020
Issues
Voting Rights
Ethics

President Trump cannot delay the Nov 3., 2020 General Election because Congress has mandated that date by law. 

Virtual Screening of "Rigged: The Voter Suppression Playbook”

July 29, 2020
Issues
Voting Rights
Redistricting

Join us for a virtual screening of a film about voter rights and voter suppression. 

No, Trump Doesn’t Have the Authority to Delay the Election

Date
July 30, 2020
Case
Coronavirus: Protecting Voter Access and Ensuring Emergency Election Preparedness
Issues
Voting Rights
Ethics
Congress by law has set the General Election date as November 3, 2020, and the U.S. Constitution sets the end of the presidential term as noon on January 20, 2021.

Neal Simon Discusses New Book and Democracy Reform at CLC Event

July 23, 2020
Issues
Redistricting
Campaign Finance
Ethics

Former U.S. Senate candidate Neal Simon shares 10 reforms to improve our democracy. 

Bipartisan Poll Shows Strong Support for Redistricting Reform

January 28, 2019
Case
Rucho v. League of Women Voters of North Carolina
Movement to Establish Citizen-Led Redistricting Commissions in the States
Issues
Redistricting

CLC released a poll that finds voters overwhelmingly prefer congressional districts with no partisan bias, even if it means fewer seats for their own party.

Nobody Can Be Excluded from 2020 Census Count

July 21, 2020
Case
Promoting a Fair Census for All, Regardless of Citizenship Status
Issues
Redistricting

CLC seeks information on President Trump's decision to exclude undocumented people from being counted in the 2020 Census. 

Nobody Can Be Excluded from 2020 Census Count

Date
July 21, 2020
Case
Promoting a Fair Census for All, Regardless of Citizenship Status
Issues
Redistricting
The Trump Administration is sacrificing the accuracy and legitimacy of the 2020 Census for political gain.

Virtual Book Tour Event: Neal Simon in Conversation with Paul Smith

July 16, 2020
Issues
Campaign Finance
Ethics
Voting Rights

Join us virtually on July 22, 2020 from 2-3 PM Eastern for a conversation between CLC Vice President Paul Smith and Neal Simon.

States Can Require Presidential Electors to Follow Popular Vote, U.S. Supreme Court Rules

Date
July 6, 2020
Case
Chiafalo v. Washington
Baca v. Berry
Issues
Ethics
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states have the authority to require presidential electors to vote for the candidate that wins the popular vote in their state.  

CLC Successfully Defends Michigan’s IRC from Legal Challenge

July 6, 2020
Case
Daunt v. Benson
Issues
Redistricting

A federal judge defends the right of Michigan's voters to draw legislative and U.S. Congressional voting maps. 

CLC, Voters Not Politicians Celebrate Dismissal of Lawsuits Attacking Michigan’s Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission

Date
July 6, 2020
Case
Daunt v. Benson
Issues
Redistricting
Voters nationwide are tired of being silenced by special interests, who have exerted their will over the redistricting process for far too long. Now Michigan can turn to the important work of putting their citizen-led commission into action.