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New Hampshire Law Highlights Downsides of State-Level Anti-Transparency Legislation

August 8, 2022
Issues
Campaign Finance

New Hampshire is the most recent state to enact a sweeping law that codifies anti-transparency provisions for the state's nonprofits. 

Why the FEC Is Ineffective

August 8, 2022
Issues
Campaign Finance

The agency's failures stem from Commissioners' unwillingness to do their job, which has allowed wealthy special interests to flood our political system with secret spending. 

One of the Largest Financial Operations in Politics Is Shrouded in Secrecy

July 28, 2022
Issues
Campaign Finance

WinRed's failure to accurately report how it's paying to run its operation is a problem for political transparency and a violation of federal law. 

CLC Alleges $250,000 Contribution from San Antonio-Based Federal Contractor Was Illegal

July 25, 2022
Case
Guarding Against Pay-to-Play in Federal Contracts
Issues
Campaign Finance

CLC's complaint alleges that Angel Staffing Inc. violated federal law by contributing to a super PAC while performing on federal contracts. 

It’s Time for Congress to DISCLOSE Election Spending

July 18, 2022
Issues
Campaign Finance

Congress is set to introduce a bill that would significantly improve transparency in our elections known as the DISCLOSE Act. 

Why the Current U.S. Supreme Court Is a Threat to Our Democracy

July 13, 2022
Case
Shelby County, AL v. Holder
Brnovich v. DNC
Rucho v. League of Women Voters of North Carolina
Citizens United v. FEC
Crawford v. Marion County Election Board
McCutcheon v. FEC
Issues
Voting and Elections
Redistricting
Campaign Finance

The Roberts Court has reversed decades of work by prior Courts that sought to protect our democracy and has highlighted the need for congressional action to check its power.  

CLC Sues FEC Over Dismissal of Complaint Alleging Violations by Trump Campaign

July 8, 2022
Case
CLC v. FEC (Dismissal Suit—Trump Campaign Subvendor Reporting)
Issues
Campaign Finance

CLC has sued to get the FEC to do its job and no longer keep voters in the dark about where money came from and how it was spent. 

CLC Files Complaint Alleging Gun Manufacturer Made Illegal $100,000 Contractor Contribution

June 29, 2022
Case
Guarding Against Pay-to-Play in Federal Contracts
Issues
Campaign Finance

CLC urges the FEC to investigate and enforce the law with respect to Ohio Ordnance Works apparent violation of the federal contractor contribution ban. 

CLC Alleges Straw Donor Illegally Funneled $50,000 to Super PAC Opposing Cheney

June 22, 2022
Case
Preventing Wealthy Special Interests from Using Shell Companies to Keep Their Political Spending Secret
Issues
Campaign Finance

CLC's complaint alleges that a shell company was used to mask the true source of a $50,000 contribution.

CLC’s Trevor Potter Highlights How FEC Failures Require Court and Congressional Action

June 21, 2022
Issues
Campaign Finance

The judicial system and Congress should step up in the face of FEC inaction, according to an op-ed published by CLC's founder and president. 

CLC Alleges That Daniel Defense, LLC Illegally Contributed $100,000 to Super PAC

June 13, 2022
Case
Guarding Against Pay-to-Play in Federal Contracts
Issues
Campaign Finance

The complaint alleges that gun manufacturer Daniel Defense, LLC violated the federal contractor contribution ban, which aims to prevent conflicts of interest. 

CLC Complaint Alleges Federal Contractor Made Illegal Political Contributions

June 7, 2022
Case
Guarding Against Pay-to-Play in Federal Contracts
Issues
Campaign Finance

CLC's complaint alleges that Medical Place, Inc. violated the federal contractor contribution ban by donating to a super PAC while actively negotiating or performing on federal contracts.

CLC Complaint Targets Secret Donor Spending Big Money on Alabama Senate Race

June 2, 2022
Case
Preventing Wealthy Special Interests from Using Shell Companies to Keep Their Political Spending Secret
Issues
Campaign Finance

CLC's complaint alleges a company called Free Market, LLC made a contribution to the super PAC Alabama Conservatives Fund without disclosing the true contributors. 

Virtual Event Video — Revitalizing Democracy in 2022: A Conversation with Author John Raidt

May 19, 2022
Issues
Campaign Finance
Redistricting
Voting and Elections

During the event, Raidt discussed issues with political division and how we can address them to create a stronger democracy. 

CLC Complaint Targets Straw Donor That's Been Making Political Contributions Since 2015

May 19, 2022
Case
Preventing Wealthy Special Interests from Using Shell Companies to Keep Their Political Spending Secret
Issues
Campaign Finance

To uphold transparency, the FEC must robustly enforce the federal straw donor ban against Tread Standard LLC. 

Voters Need to Know What “Redboxing” Is and How It Undermines Democracy

May 13, 2022
Issues
Campaign Finance

Redboxing is an illegal practice in which campaigns publish messaging and signal to supportive super PACs what material they should use in their ads.

What Is Dark Money?

May 9, 2022
Issues
Campaign Finance

Dark money is secret spending in our elections conducted by wealthy special interests, and it undermines voters' right to know who is trying to influence their vote.

Dark Money Groups Operate With Impunity While The Government Does Nothing

May 6, 2022
Issues
Campaign Finance

Dark money groups can violate the law because the two government agencies charged with enforcing the laws governing nonprofits and political activity are doing practically nothing to stop them.

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