Press Releases
New Evidence Suggests Mercer-Backed Super PAC Unlawfully Coordinated with Trump Campaign
Apr 12, 2017CLC filed new evidence with the FEC alleging that the super PAC Make America Number 1 made illegal contributions to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. CLC also asked the State of California to investigate a company owned by Bannon, Glittering Steel LLC, for failing to comply with state registration and public disclosure laws.
Federal Court in Texas Finds Voter ID Law was Passed with Discriminatory Intent
Apr 10, 2017A district judge finds evidence that Texas voter ID was passed with discriminatory purpose.
Gov. Martinez Vetoes Disclosure Bill, Rejecting Bipartisan Push for Government Transparency
Apr 7, 2017New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez vetoed Senate Bill 96, which would have required groups attempting to influence New Mexico elections to provide critical information to voters before Election Day. The bill was supported by Democrats and Republicans in the New Mexico Senate and House of Representatives, including the Republican leaders in both chambers.
CLC Asks FCC to Review Gorsuch Ads
Apr 6, 2017CLC asked the FCC to review broadcast filings from the Judicial Crisis Network (JCN), which has spent millions of dollars on advertisements urging U.S. senators to confirm President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Neil Gorsuch, but did not provide the disclosure required under federal law.
CLC, D21 Lawsuit Calling for FEC Enforcement Moves Forward
Mar 29, 2017CLC filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia after the FEC failed to act on five complaints calling for them to investigate donors who broke disclosure laws. The court rejected the FEC's motion to dismiss.
Larry Noble Statement: Ivanka Trump Role in the White House
Mar 29, 2017Ivanka Trump's announcement leaves many questions unanswered.
Wisconsin Must Revisit Judicial Recusal Rules
Mar 15, 2017CLC sent a letter to the Wisconsin Supreme Court urging the adoption of rules requiring that judges step aside from cases involving their top campaign supporters.
Federal Court Allows North Carolina Partisan Gerrymandering Case to Move Forward
Mar 6, 2017In a unanimous ruling, a three judge panel in North Carolina denied a request by the defendants to dismiss this partisan gerrymandering case. The case will now proceed in court.
FEC Complaint: Trump Filed False Campaign Report in Violation of Election Law
Mar 2, 2017CLC and Common Cause filed a complaint with the FEC alleging Donald Trump's campaign violated federal election law by illegally accepting campaign contributions after Election Day and falsely reporting those contributions .
Victory: Supreme Court Upholds Ruling on Constitutionality of Disclosure
Feb 27, 2017Today’s summary ruling affirms the three-judge district court’s decision in Independence Institute v. FEC to uphold the disclosure law, which ensures transparency from groups that sponsor candidate-focused ads shortly before an election and prevents efforts to evade disclosure.