President Trump has repeatedly made clear that specific benefits and favorable government treatment are available to those who pay up. He takes advantage of weaknesses in our laws to twist arms and drive money towards his own interests. 2/2 READ:
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This is not the first time @campaignlegal.org has gone to court to defend the rights of civic engagement groups, which serve a core function by making sure underrepresented groups are able to participate in the democratic process. 4/4

Because of the administration’s new policy, more than 160 events at administrative naturalization ceremonies have already been cancelled this year, where members and volunteers expected to register approximately 10,000 new voters. 3/

Any effort to help our nation’s newest citizens gain access to the ballot ought to be encouraged, not targeted. @campaignlegal.org is suing on behalf of the @lwvus.bsky.social to ensure this crucial work can continue. 2/

“We are therefore urging the justices to preserve the long-standing legal precedent that insulates agencies like the Federal Election Commission and the Election Assistance Commission from presidential control.” FULL STATEMENT: 4/4 campaignlegal.org/press-releas...

“Authorizing the president to control the nation’s election agencies would expose the regulation of election activities to partisan manipulation, undermining the integrity of our democratic system and the rule of law.” 3/

“…raises money for party committees and is often a candidate for reelection. They should therefore never have direct control over the independent agencies that regulate federal elections…” 2/

The @campaignlegal.org team has been litigating to restore Prop 4, the ballot measure that bans gerrymandering and establishes independent redistricting. This court ruling is a huge victory in this protracted legal battle. 3/3 campaignlegal.org/update/victo...

Voting maps should be drawn without regard to partisan politics to ensure elected officials are responsive to everyone they represent. Utah voters endorsed this principle in 2018 via Proposition 4. State lawmakers have been fighting to undermine that choice ever since. 2/

"...which will ensure that the president cannot singlehandedly impose barriers on voter registration that would prevent millions of Americans from making their voices heard in our elections." See the full
@campaignlegal.org press statement here: campaignlegal.org/press-releas... 3/3