In a long-awaited victory to protect Wisconsinites' freedom to vote, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the state’s unfair maps violate a provision of the state constitution. Campaign Legal Center (CLC) partnered with Law Forward, the Election Law Clinic at Harvard Law School, Stafford Rosenbaum LLP, and Arnold & Porter to file a lawsuit on behalf of 19 Wisconsin voters from across the state who have had their voices silenced by the maps.
The state legislature now has the opportunity to craft new maps that give Wisconsin voters an equal chance to make their voices heard and elect leaders who will best serve their community.
Elections should be determined by voters, not politicians who manipulate voting maps to benefit themselves.
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For fourteen years, the Citizens United decision has allowed wealthy special interests to drown out the voices of voters. As the 2024 elections approach, fixing our campaign finance system must be a high priority.
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Updates to the Federal Election Commission (FEC)’s candidate salary rule passed at the end of last year make it easier for a more diverse array of candidates to run for office in 2024 & beyond.
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Supreme Court justices must be held to the highest ethical standards. A newly released report by the Judicial Conference reveals that it may enforce the Ethics in Government Act (EIGA) against Justice Thomas for not reporting luxury travel gifts.
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CLC joins the legal community, friends, family and colleagues in mourning the loss of Charles Fried — an esteemed scholar and longtime Harvard Law School professor, former Solicitor General and model of nonpartisan commitment to effective democracy.
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Tomorrow, Friday, January 26, at 11:00 AM ET, join CLC for the virtual event “Defending Nonpartisan Civic Engagement Groups.” The panel will discuss the importance of defending nonpartisan civic engagement groups against unwarranted and unconstitutional attacks and why the work of these civic-minded Americans is so important to our democracy.
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On February 2, at 1:00 PM ET, CLC will host a conversation with DC Councilmember Zachary Parker and Director of Maryland PIRG and Maryland PIRG Foundation, Emily Scarr to examine how public financing helps create a more equitable and responsive government.
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On February 29, at 3:00 PM ET, in discussion with CLC President Trevor Potter, Professor Hasen will describe his vision for the freedoms an amendment on voting rights would protect, its potential impact on our democracy and why he believes it’s possible to pass such an amendment.
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