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Stopping the Revolving Door: Preventing Conflicts of Interest from Former Lobbyists
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (408+ words) President Donald Trump's second administration has appointed dozens of former lobbyists to important government roles, including leadership positions in the very agencies they formerly lobbied. Consequently, special interests have been given undue influence on major policies that impact American life....
Coalition Files Brief Urging Court to Block Justice Department's Demand for California Voters' Private Data
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (263+ words) PASADENA " Today the League of United Latin American Citizens filed an amicus brief in the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in United States v. Weber, the Department of Justice's lawsuit demanding California's complete voter files. The League is represented…...
CLC Alleges Dark Money Group Failed to Report Political Ad Attacking Markey
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (224+ words) On April 23, 2026, Campaign Legal Center (CLC) filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) alleging that "MA Progress Action" (MAPA), a Boston-based dark money group, violated federal independent-expenditure reporting requirements in connection with a political ad attacking Sen. Ed Markey,…...
CLC Alleges that USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Made Personal Appearances and Maintained Close Ties with Outside Organizations in Violation of Her Ethics Agreement and Federal Ethics Laws
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (461+ words) Campaign Legal Center writes to request that the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) investigate whether the USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins violated federal laws, ethics regulations, and her ethics agreement by maintaining close ties with her…...
Order Dismissing RNC v. Benson
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (133+ words) On April 22, 2026, the Michigan Court of Claims dismissed a challenge to Michigan's residency requirements for military and overseas voters and their families. Campaign Legal Center, along with co-counsel ACLU of Michigan and Selendy Gay, filed an amicus brief in support…...
What Role Does the Federal Government Play in Our Elections?
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (1433+ words) Recent attempts by the Trump administration to take control over different aspects of our elections have raised questions about what the federal government can and cannot do when it comes to our elections. " So, what is the proper legal role…...
In Victory for Voters, the SAVE America Act Fails in the Senate
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (205+ words) WASHINGTON " This week, the U. S. Senate stopped debate on the SAVE America Act (S. 1383), a dangerous bill that would have dramatically restricted how Americans register to vote and cast their ballots. This development means the legislation has effectively stalled out and failed…...
Wisconsin Makes Important Updates to Strengthen State Election Laws
1+ week, 6+ day ago (497+ words) After the events of January 6 revealed gaps and ambiguities in the process for certifying presidential elections, Congress passed the Electoral Count Reform Act (ECRA) of 2022. This comprehensive bipartisan bill updated the Electoral Count Act of 1887 and was a major victory…...
Maryland Voters Score Major Victory With New Voter Protections
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (325+ words) Once signed by the governor, SB 255 will immediately ban cities and counties in Maryland from using any election system, district map or other policy that results in racial vote dilution. Racial vote dilution means cancelling out or minimizing the voting…...
Advocates Win Hard-Fought Victory as Maryland Legislature Passes Landmark Protections to Ensure Every Vote Counts Equally
2+ week, 17+ hour ago (231+ words) ANNAPOLIS, Md. " Following years of tireless advocacy, the Maryland Voting Rights Act coalition successfully secured the passage of SB 255, a historic bill to empower voters of color and eliminate discriminatory voting systems. SB 255 is a crucial part of the Maryland Voting…...