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Stopping a Dangerous Article V Convention
Wealthy special interests are pushing for a constitutional convention that could put everyone in America’s rights up for grabs. It's on us to stop them.
Civil Rights & Civil Liberties: Fighting For Our Freedom
Everyone should be able to live safely and thrive – without being attacked for who we are, where we’re from, or what we believe.
America is supposed to be the land of freedom, but we haven’t always lived up to this promise for everyone. Instead, corrupt politicians and big corporations are trying to divide us and chip away at our fundamental freedoms..
Common Cause works closely with our allies to uphold the rule of law and ensure everyone feels safe, welcome, and respected. This means demanding equal access to justice, protecting our right to dissent, opposing political violence in all its forms, and holding firm against an Article V constitutional convention to defend our rights
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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.
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Don’t let Trump take revenge on nonprofits
The Senate must REJECT H.R. 9495, which would give President-elect Trump the green light to shut down nonprofits he disagrees with.
This dystopian legislation would hand Trump – and any other future president – a blank check to take revenge against organizations that are peacefully resisting or disagreeing with the White House’s policies.
We urge you to block this shameful bill and protect our right to dissent.
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Updates
Blog Post
Democracy in 2026: What You Should Be Watching
With the midterm elections looming, the news cycle is about to become a partisan whirlwind. The real threats to democracy – the ones that will significantly impact your life – risk getting buried in chaos.
That’s why we compiled the top 5 democracy trends Common Cause is monitoring in 2026, and what we’re doing about them.
That’s why we compiled the top 5 democracy trends Common Cause is monitoring in 2026, and what we’re doing about them.
Blog Post
47 Ways Trump Has Made Your Life Worse in 1 Year
On January 21, 2025, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president. Here are 47 ways he has broken his promises and made your life worse.
Blog Post
The Lessons Martin Luther King Jr. Taught Us Ring True Today
This isn't the first time or the last time in our nation's history where the odds seem against us, and the forces of injustice feel insurmountable. If you're looking for some inspiration or hope right now, the words of Martin Luther King Jr. are a great place to start.
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Guide
Explainer: Trump Administration Defies Court Order on Halting Deportations
The Trump administration justified the deportation hundreds of immigrants by invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 (the “Act”), despite a federal court order temporarily barring the deportations and requiring the deportation flights to return to the United States.
By: Alton Wang
By: Alton Wang
Guide
Explainer: Trump’s Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship
by Dan Vicuna
Press
Press Release
Trump’s Threat of Insurrection Act Requires Immediate Removal of ICE
Today, President Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act in response to Minneapolis citizens protesting the administration’s assault on their communities.
Press Release
LULAC, Joined by Leading Legacy Civil Rights Organizations, Calls for Congressional Investigation into Recent Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions
The nation's oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization, joined by Common Cause and the League of Women Voters, issues a historic call for oversight, adherence to the Constitution, and public accountability
Press Release
SCOTUS Limits Birthright Citizenship Protections & Constitutional Rights
Today, the United States Supreme Court paused a federal district court’s decision that protected the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of citizenship to anyone born in the United States. On his first day in office, President Trump issued an executive order attempting to end the 14th Amendment’s citizenship guarantee. Federal courts swiftly blocked the order via nationwide injunctions, recognizing it as a blatant violation of the Constitution.
