The 2012 Election CenterWhat you need to know about everything that matters this cycleThe Legal Center has 10 years' experience defending and enforcing campaign finance, election and ethics laws. There’s a lot to explain and keep straight given recent developments with Super PACs, changing laws, Citizens United, etc. We think our reports, papers, and other documents will help you understand the different elements at play this cycle and how to make sense of it all. To watch Legal Center president Trevor Potter's numerous appearances on The Colbert Report, click here.
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Funders of Electioneering Communications Must be Revealed: Appeals Court Denies Stay
Late yesterday, a three-judge panel of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals denied a motion to stay a lower court ruling in Van Hollen v. FEC that requires comprehensive disclosure of funders for groups making “electioneering communications.” Millions of dollars have already been spent this cycle on electioneering communications and those funding them will now have to be revealed. |
- May 4, 2012 Legal Center Weekly Report
- Watchdogs Urge Senators to Oppose Bill to Hide Pay-to-Play Activities by Government Contractors
- Watchdogs Challenge Latest Attempt by Outside Group to Skirt Disclosure Laws
- Rep. Schock’s $25K Solicitation from Majority Leader Cantor Violated the Law: FEC Complaint Filed
- Roll Call: Court Supports Electioneering Ad Disclosures
- The Hill: Sen. McCain huddles with Dems on campaign finance reform
- Politico: Dems rush into arms of super PACs
- Associated Press: Ads highlight cozy campaign-super PAC relationship
- Portland Press Herald: Campaign loophole remains open
