John, Minnesota made history earlier this year when it became the first state to ban foreign-influenced corporate spending in elections. The Democracy for the People Act included a provision that prohibits multinational corporations from spending money directly or giving it to a super PAC or other entity to spend in Minnesota state or local elections. Now this victory is on the line. The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce (a corporate lobbying group) challenged the law in federal court in June, suing Ramsey County Attorney John Choi and the members of the state Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board. The Chamber claims that it has over one hundred undisclosed members and contributors affected by the law--most likely multinational companies or conglomerates--and that these companies’ free speech rights (as well as those of the Chamber itself) are infringed. We know the truth: Foreign investors don’t have a constitutional right to spend in U.S. elections, and neither do the corporations where they hold influential stakes. That’s why we’ve filed a motion to intervene in this lawsuit on behalf of our partners at Clean Elections Minnesota. But for us to have a fighting chance against the Chamber of Commerce, we need your help. Will you donate what you can to help us defend the first statewide ban on foreign-influenced corporate spending in elections? This lawsuit is about more than Minnesota. Ensuring that the Democracy for the People Act remains in place is critical for the fight against foreign investors’ influence in elections nationwide. We can’t allow giant multinational corporations to stand in the way of a democracy by and for we, the people. Donate today to help us make the message clear: Minnesota’s elections can’t be bought by foreign-influenced corporations. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Express Donate: $250 Express Donate: $100 Express Donate: $50 Express Donate: $25 Express Donate: $10 Or, donate another amount Thanks for all you do, Amira Mattar
Counsel, Free Speech For People | 
