John,
Great news! After Common Cause New York took legal action, the New York State courts have agreed to make the transcripts in Trump's election interference trial available to the public.
This decision is a major win for transparency and accountability in our judicial system, and it's testament to the impact of advocacy from Common Cause members in New York and nationwide.
John, Trump has been pulling out all the stops to undermine and delegitimize the trial against him. But we know the best remedy to a lie is the truth. And that means making sure that every American can see a fair and even-handed trial for themselves.
Access to free, public, transcripts in this case isn’t just a win for New Yorkers – it’s a huge victory for every American. But transparency shouldn't be limited to special cases.
John, during such a deeply polarizing election season, and with public trust in our democracy nearing record lows, the courts have a duty to ensure the public knows the proceedings are handled fairly.
That's why Common Cause will continue to advocate for the publication of written transcripts of all trials—and the eventual broadcasting of proceedings—free of charge in jurisdictions like New York where access is restricted. Because, like you, we believe that every citizen deserves access to the day-to-day court proceedings that impact them.
Today’s victory proves that when we work together in common cause, there's nothing we can't accomplish.
Thank you for your unwavering support and dedication to democracy.
Virginia Kase Solomón, President & CEO
and the team at Common Cause
P.S. Your support allows us to continue fighting for transparency and accountability in our democracy. If you believe in the importance of an open and transparent judicial system, please consider making a donation today >>>
