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2024 Trump Disqualification Lawsuit
On January 30, 2024, Common Cause filed a brief before the U.S. Supreme Court urging them to disqualify Donald Trump under the 14th Amendment.
Trump Administration Accountability
Donald Trump and his administration repeatedly try to undermine our democracy's core values and attack our rights. During this presidency, Common Cause will continue to take bold action to hold the Trump Administration accountable.
Donald Trump has engaged in shameless wrongdoing—from abusing his power and obstructing justice to interfering in our elections and inciting the deadly January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
At every turn, Common Cause has pushed for Trump Administration accountability, including supporting his two impeachments. These efforts are about making clear that nobody, including current and former presidents, is above the law.
What We’re Doing
Campaign
Census Citizenship Question
Common Cause stopped Trump’s efforts to add a dangerous question on citizenship status to the 2020 Census.
Campaign
Read Our Complaints: Stormy Daniels Hush Money
Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 felony counts—all stemming from the $130,000 hush money payment he made to Stormy Daniels, which Common Cause first blew the whistle on back in 2018.
Take Action
Petition
Petition: FIRE Elon Musk
Elon Musk is trying to run our government like it’s one of his companies. Our democracy deserves better.
We demand the immediate firing of Elon Musk from ANY position of influence within our government. Musk’s dangerous influence must end now.
It is time to restore power to the American people and ensure that decisions are made by those accountable to the people, not the wealthy elite.
Petition
Tell Congress: Protect birthright citizenship
Trump’s executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship would endanger millions of people born in this country and permanently reshape what it means to be an American.
The 14th Amendment is clear – and legal experts say Trump would likely need to pass a constitutional amendment through Congress to overrule it.
Congress must step up and REFUSE to help Trump shred our Constitution. We urge you to protect birthright citizenship and our 14th Amendment today.
Petition
STOP Trump’s anti-democracy Project 2025 agenda
The president-elect’s Project 2025 agenda would be a nightmare for our democracy – if we don’t stop it.
That’s why we’re calling on all government officials to pledge to defend the bedrock values of our democracy – the rule of law, the right to vote, and the freedom to protest – against Trump’s dangerous agenda.
Your financial support helps us make an impact by holding power accountable and strengthening democracy.
Updates
Blog Post
Common Cause Takes Legal Action To Defend Birthright Citizenship
We filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court to fight Trump's attack on birthright citizenship and our constitution. Here’s more information about what that means, why we did it, and what’s at stake.
Article
Musk’s DOGE is Coming For Social Security
Here’s what they’ve done so far, what might happen next, and how it might affect you.
Article
Congress failed. Now it’s up to us.
All week, we’ve heard from allies on Capitol Hill that their phones were ringing off the hook – and lawmakers on the fence felt enough heat that many switched their votes our way at the very last minute.
Related Resources
Guide
Explainer: Trump Executive Order seeking to suppress lawsuits with the blanket enforcement of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure Rule 65 (c )
By Nick Opoku
Guide
Explainer: Trump Administration’s Proposal to Task USPS with Census Enumeration
The United States Postal Service is a highly trusted, independent agency that provides a critical service to the public. Tasking the USPS with conducting the census will lead to increased costs, overburdened postal workers, and service delays.
Letter
Common Cause Urges Congress to Include 7 Criteria in Next Government Funding Bill
Common Cause urges Congress to uphold democracy in the next government funding bill by enforcing the rule of law, protecting judicial independence, and ensuring executive accountability.
Guide
Explainer: Trump’s Executive Order on Controlling Independent Agencies
Independent agencies are meant to serve the American people free from political influence. Presidential control of these agencies will get in the way of their crucial missions, and let Wall Street crime go unchecked, drive up prices, and open our elections up to cyber-attacks.
By Alton Wang
By Alton Wang
Press
Press Release
Washingtonian Names Common Cause’s Virginia Kase Solomón to List of D.C.’s Top Influencers
Washingtonian magazine has once again recognized Common Cause President & CEO Virginia Kase Solomón as one of the 500 Most Influential People in Washington, reaffirming her position as a leading voice on democracy and civil rights issues. She is joined on the prestigious list by Aaron Scherb, Common Cause’s Senior Director of Legislative Affairs, who was also honored again for his impactful work advancing pro-democracy legislation on Capitol Hill.
Press Release
Common Cause Expands Leadership Team to Build Power & Protect Democracy
Common Cause announced the addition of three new staff hires as the organization adjusts its work to combat the attacks on voting and civil rights under the Trump administration.
Press Release
Common Cause Files SCOTUS Amicus in Birthright Citizenship Case
Today, Common Cause filed an amicus brief in Trump v. Casa Inc., the U.S. Supreme Court case that strikes at the heart of our democracy. At stake is not just the future of birthright citizenship, but the ability for federal courts to defend constitutional rights against presidential overreach.
