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Statement by Trevor Potter on Senate Markup of For the People Act

Date
May 6, 2021
Case
Passing the “For the People Act” to Create a More Accessible, Transparent and Responsive Government
Issues
Campaign Finance
Redistricting
Ethics
Voting Rights
The Senate is incorporating recommendations from key stakeholders, adding flexibility to the timeline for implementing changes that will modernize and improve access to voting systems.

Civic Participation Groups File Suit to Protect Georgians’ Freedom to Vote and Stop Restrictive Anti-Voter Laws

Date
April 7, 2021
Case
Combatting State-Level Bills Restricting The Freedom To Vote
VoteAmerica v. Raffensperger
Issues
Voting Rights

VoteAmerica v. Raffensperger Seeks to Protect Georgia Voters’ Freedom to Vote

Atlanta, GA. -- Today, a coalition of civic participation groups filed a lawsuit in federal district court against Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to block the state from restricting the distribution of...

Georgia Voter Suppression Law Will Move Us Backwards

Date
March 26, 2021
Issues
Voting Rights
. The brazen power grab on display in Georgia is an attempt by politicians to cherry-pick their voters, making it more difficult for communities of color to exercise their freedom to vote.

Rutherford County, TN Will End $25 Poll Tax

Date
March 22, 2021
Case
TN NAACP v. Lee
Issues
Voting Rights
Rutherford County’s agreement not to charge this poll tax is important progress, eliminating one of the many unnecessary and unconstitutional obstacles for people who are eligible for Certificates of Restoration.

Testimony: The For the People Act is a Major Step Toward Achieving a Democracy that is More Accessible, Transparent and Responsive the Americans

Date
March 24, 2021
Case
Passing the “For the People Act” to Create a More Accessible, Transparent and Responsive Government
Issues
Campaign Finance
Ethics
Redistricting
Voting Rights
Trevor Potter, president of Campaign Legal Center and Republican former chairman of the Federal Election Commission released his congressional testimony to the Senate Rules Committee before his appearance as an expert witness.

Media Advisory: CLC President Trevor Potter Will Testify Before the Senate on the For the People Act

Date
March 22, 2021
Case
Passing the “For the People Act” to Create a More Accessible, Transparent and Responsive Government
Issues
Campaign Finance
Ethics
Redistricting
Voting Rights
Trevor Potter will testify before the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration on the campaign finance and ethics panel on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at 10 a.m. EST.

CLC’s Trevor Potter Applauds the Senate for Prioritizing the For the People Act

Date
March 17, 2021
Case
Passing the “For the People Act” to Create a More Accessible, Transparent and Responsive Government
Issues
Campaign Finance
Ethics
Redistricting
Voting Rights
Statement from CLC President Trevor Potter on the introduction of the For the People Act in the Senate.

CLC to Present Arguments in Court Defending Michigan’s Voter-Approved Redistricting Commission

Date
March 17, 2021
Case
Daunt v. Benson
Issues
Redistricting
We hope the court will reject this latest attempt by politicians and special interests to hold onto their power to redraw district lines and thwart the will of the people.

ADVISORY: Coalition of Advocacy Groups Speak Out Against Georgia Voter Suppression

Date
March 10, 2021
Issues
Voting Rights
As Georgia lawmakers prepare to vote on a sweeping bill which would significantly restrict access to voting, national and local advocates for fair elections will hold a virtual press conference to discuss its harmful impact on different communities.

Biden Executive Order to Improve Voting Access Shows Strong Commitment to Making Our Elections Fairer

Date
March 7, 2021
Issues
Voting Rights
This executive order – combined with White House support for the For the People Act and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act – shows a strong commitment by the Biden-Harris Administration to making our elections freer, fairer and more inclusive.

CLC’s Trevor Potter Praises House for Passing the For the People Act

Date
March 4, 2021
Case
Passing the “For the People Act” to Create a More Accessible, Transparent and Responsive Government
Issues
Campaign Finance
Ethics
Redistricting
Voting Rights
Now that H.R.1 has passed in the House, it’s time for the Senate to do the same.

Supreme Court Must Uphold Section 2 of Voting Rights Act To Prevent Discrimination in Voting

Date
March 2, 2021
Case
Brnovich v. DNC
Issues
Voting Rights

Washington D.C. – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in Brnovich v. DNC, a case which could have profound implications for the future of voting rights in America. The case focuses on the role of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), a federal statute providing protection against...

As the House Prepares to Vote on the For the People Act, CLC President Trevor Potter Encourages Congress to Pass This Essential Democracy Reform Legislation

Date
March 1, 2021
Case
Passing the “For the People Act” to Create a More Accessible, Transparent and Responsive Government
Issues
Campaign Finance
Redistricting
Ethics
Voting Rights
Congress should continue its tradition of bipartisan support for addressing challenges to our democracy by passing the well-liked and urgently needed bill H.R. 1.

Passage of Georgia’s Extreme Voting Bills Would Be Devastating for Voting Rights

Date
February 24, 2021
Issues
Voting Rights
The Georgia House of Representatives has hastily introduced twin omnibus voting bills that would change Georgia from being one of the most inclusive states for absentee ballot access in the U.S. to one of the most restrictive.

Failure of Congress to Hold Trump Accountable Shows Urgent Need for Democracy Reform

Date
February 13, 2021
Issues
Ethics
Voting Rights
We’ve already seen the real consequences of declining public confidence in elections and can’t afford further erosion.

Impeachment Trial Must Result in Trump Lifetime Ban to Protect our Democracy

Date
February 9, 2021
Issues
Voting Rights
Ethics
Any elected official who incites mob violence as part of a campaign to subvert our democracy is unfit to hold public office in the future.

Lawsuit: Arizona Officials Lack Transparency in Jail Voting Procedures

Date
January 28, 2021
Case
Arizona Records Request Delay Suit
Assisting Voters in Jail
Issues
Voting Rights
Citizens who are eligible to vote should never be denied their most fundamental right. Transparency is urgently needed to conduct public oversight so that Arizona can begin fixing its broken system.

Republican Former Election Commissioner Trevor Potter: Trump Must Be Held Accountable

Date
January 7, 2021
Issues
Voting Rights
Ethics
The president is an active and immediate threat to our democracy. He must be removed from office.

For a More Accessible, Transparent and Responsive Government, CLC’s Trevor Potter Encourages Congress to Pass the “For the People Act”

Date
January 4, 2021
Case
Passing the “For the People Act” to Create a More Accessible, Transparent and Responsive Government
Issues
Campaign Finance
Ethics
Redistricting
Voting Rights

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives reintroduced the For the People Act (H.R. 1), a comprehensive set of democracy reforms to advance voting rights, strengthen ethics laws, end partisan gerrymandering and decrease the influence of wealthy special interests in our political...