Affidavits in McConnell Case Document Need to Limit Large Contributions at Stake in Case Brought by McCutcheon, RNC

                                                          By Fred Wertheimer, President Democracy 21 On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission. The case was […]

Responses to Arguments Made by McCutcheon and RNC in McCutcheon Case

Responses to Arguments Made by McCutcheon and RNC in Supreme Court Campaign Finance Case  By Democracy 21 President Fred Wertheimer and Democracy 21 Counsel Don […]

The McCutcheon Case: Chief Justice Roberts and His Past Record on Contribution Limits

The McCutcheon Case: Chief Justice Roberts and His Past Record on Contribution Limits By Fred Wertheimer– President, Democracy 21 On October 8, the Supreme Court […]

From Buckley to McCutcheon: A Brief History

A Brief History of the Supreme Court and Contribution Limits on Individuals By: Fred Wertheimer For almost four decades, the Supreme Court consistently has held […]

Democracy 21 Fact Sheet on McCutcheon Supreme Court Case

What Would Happen if the Supreme Court Struck Down Overall Limits on Contributions? The fact sheet shows why the overall contribution limits are essential to […]

Q and A on McCutcheon Supreme Court Case

McCutcheon v Federal Election Commission: Q and A on Supreme Court case that challenges the constitutionality of the overall limits on the total amount an […]

Rep. Van Hollen and Watchdog Groups File Lawsuit Challenging Flawed IRS Regulations

Representative Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), joined by Democracy 21, the Campaign Legal Center and Public Citizen, filed a lawsuit today in federal district court in […]

Watchdogs File FEC Complaint Against Santorum Campaign for Illegally Directing Super PAC Contributions

Today, Democracy 21 joined the Campaign Legal Center in filing a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), against Rick Santorum and campaign staffers for […]

Watchdogs Urge FEC to Reject Democratic & Republican Parties’ Request to Use “Recount Funds” as Slush Funds

Democracy 21 joined the Campaign Legal Center in filing comments with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) in response to an Advisory Opinion Request (AOR) 2013-10, […]

Reform Groups Oppose Effort by Rep. Miller to Press for Premature FEC Action on Controversial Proposal to Undermine Enforcement

In a letter sent today to FEC Chair Ellen L. Weintraub, reform groups expressed strong opposition to the position taken by Representative Candice Miller (R-MI), […]