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CLC Seeks Supreme Court Intervention to Stop Florida’s Pay-to-Vote Scheme

Date
July 8, 2020
Case
Jones v. DeSantis
Issues
Voting Rights
In total, up to a million voters could be affected by the outcome of this case.

Campaign Legal Center Endorses Legislation Requiring Transparency in Judicial Nominations Process

Date
July 2, 2020
Issues
Campaign Finance
The Judicial Ads Act - introduced in the Senate - is a solution that would finally bring transparency to our third branch of government.

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.

Appeals Court Puts On Hold Decision Granting Voting Rights Restoration to Floridians

Date
July 1, 2020
Case
Jones v. DeSantis
Issues
Voting Rights
CLC is hopeful that the court of appeals will follow suit and confirm once and for all that wealth cannot determine a person’s eligibility to vote.

Court Strikes Down Florida Poll Tax as Unconstitutional in Landmark Victory for Voting Rights

Date
May 24, 2020
Case
Jones v. DeSantis
Issues
Voting Rights
This win for CLC’s clients and the plaintiff class is historic. For the first time, a federal court ruled that conditioning rights restoration on the payment of costs and fees constitutes a poll tax.

CLC and Issue One Send Letter to FEC Chair: Get to Work on Dark Money

Date
June 30, 2020
Issues
Campaign Finance
Federal Election Commissioner Chair Trey Trainor should take action against dark money to ensure that everyday Americans can have their voices heard in our democracy.

FEC Commissioner's Resignation Leaves Sole Agency Dedicated for Integrity of Elections Without Watchdog Authority

Date
June 26, 2020
Issues
Campaign Finance
A huge majority of voters are concerned about the enforcement of our campaign finance laws, and Commissioner Hunter's resignation from the FEC leaves elections with significantly less government oversight.

CLC, LWV Secure Safe Absentee Voting for Minnesota Primary Amid Pandemic

Date
June 16, 2020
Case
League of Women Voters of Minnesota v. Simon
Issues
Voting Rights
Under an agreement submitted for court approval, Minnesota’s Secretary of State will ensure absentee ballots will count in the August primary regardless of whether they include a witness signature.

Voting is Essential: People Must Be Able to Safely Exercise Their Rights During Emergencies

Date
June 1, 2020
Issues
Voting Rights
Imposing a curfew during voting hours would set a terrible precedent for the remainder of the primary season and the General Election in November.

CLC President Trevor Potter Responds to IRS Rollback of Donor Disclosure

Date
May 27, 2020
Issues
Campaign Finance

WASHINGTON - Non-profits that engage in political activity by flooding our campaigns with secretive donor funds should not be exempt from reporting those donors to the Internal Revenue Service.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Treasury Department finalized a rule ending the long...

Alabama Denies Voting Rights Restoration to Up to 100,000 Citizens on the Basis of Wealth

Date
May 27, 2020
Case
Thompson v. Alabama
Issues
Voting Rights
Alabama uses a similar scheme to Florida’s that restricts voter eligibility on the basis of unpaid fines and fees – making no exception for people that are genuinely unable to pay.

CLC Challenges Texas’s Strict Absentee Voting Limitations During COVID-19 Crisis

Date
May 13, 2020
Case
Texas Democratic Party v. Abbott
Issues
Voting Rights
Expanding voter access during a global pandemic should not be a partisan issue.

Supreme Court Case to be Heard This Week on Electoral College Could Create Chaos in Presidential Election

Date
May 12, 2020
Case
Chiafalo v. Washington
Issues
Campaign Finance
Ethics
If the court rules to “unbind” electors, the integrity of the presidential election could be called into question during a critical election year.

CLC, North Dakota Voters First Challenge In-Person Signature Collection Requirement During COVID-19 Pandemic

Date
May 6, 2020
Case
Sinner v. Jaeger
Issues
Redistricting
If the court fails to intervene, North Dakota will be stuck with gerrymandered maps for the next decade.

Judge: Ruling at Upcoming Trial Will Apply to Hundreds of Thousands of Florida Voters Seeking Rights Restoration

Date
April 7, 2020
Case
Jones v. DeSantis
Issues
Voting Rights
The judge's class certification makes clear that whatever the outcome of the trial, it will apply broadly to hundreds of thousands of voters seeking rights restoration in Florida

North Dakota Agrees to Court-Ordered Relief Easing Voter ID Laws for Native Americans on Reservations

Date
April 24, 2020
Case
Spirit Lake Tribe, et al. v. Jaeger
Issues
Voting Rights
This is a sweeping victory for Native American voting rights, and one that should send a message to other states looking to impose restrictive voting measures that disenfranchise historically marginalized groups.

CLC, Arkansas Voters First File Suit To Challenge Signature Requirement, Allow Citizens’ Voice in Redistricting

Date
April 22, 2020
Case
Miller v. Thurston (Arkansas Redistricting Initiative)
Issues
Redistricting
Arkansans deserve the right to decide whether their voting district maps will be drawn by a neutral commission or politicians pursuing a partisan agenda.

Court Upholds Michigan’s Right to Move Forward with Independent Redistricting Commission

Date
April 15, 2020
Case
Daunt v. Benson
Issues
Redistricting
Taking partisanship out of drawing electoral maps is critical to advancing the principle of accountability in government.

We Can Protect Democracy Even as We Safeguard Our Health

Date
April 13, 2020
Issues
Voting Rights
Congress must provide states with at least $4 billion to prepare for the 2020 November and primary elections, and time is of the essence.

After Supreme Court Decision, States Must Prepare for Surge of Absentee Ballots in November

Date
April 7, 2020
Issues
Voting Rights
After Supreme Court ruling, states need to get ready to deal with a surge of mailed ballots in November.

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