Legislation
Freedom to Vote Act
This robust democracy reform package will give everyday people a bigger voice in politics and create a more ethical and accountable government.
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.
What We’re Doing
Campaign
Article V Campaign
Wealthy donors, corporations, and radical far-right actors are pushing calls for an Article V Convention in states across the country to reshape our Constitution for their own benefit.
Frighteningly, they are just a few states away from succeeding.
Frighteningly, they are just a few states away from succeeding.
Campaign
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.
Take Action
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
Tell Congress: Shut Down DOGE Now
As DOGE dismantles the programs meant to protect us, it’s ordinary Americans who suffer. Behind every cut are real people facing real hardships.
Congress must REJECT Trump’s attempts to expand DOGE. Don’t give another penny to a rogue agency that’s tearing down our government. Defund DOGE now.
Letter Campaign
Tell Congress: REJECT Trump’s Big Tech Giveaway
Trump’s budget bill isn’t just an attack on our healthcare, housing, and education – it’s also a blank check for Big Tech to harm millions of people with zero accountability. That’s because buried in the bill the House passed is a 10-year BAN on states protecting us from artificial intelligence (AI) [1] – wiping out the power for states and localities to pass commonsense protections against the many threats AI poses to consumers and our...
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Updates
Blog Post
REAL ID: What You Need to Know
Here is a quick breakdown of what you need to know about REAL ID, how it came about, and how it will impact you.
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.
Blog Post
A Constitutional Convention With No Guardrails Is A Real Possibility – We Must Stop It
Related Resources
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
Talking to Friends and Family Training Resources
Common Cause empowers activists and educators to lead their community in the fight for digital democracy - or information access.
Access and download our training materials for having impactful and productive conversation about information literacy.
Access and download our training materials for having impactful and productive conversation about information literacy.
Guide
Explainer: Trump’s Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship
by Dan Vicuna
Press
Press Release
Trump Administration Deploys Marines on California Citizens
The Trump administration ordered 700 U.S. Marines to join the 2,000 unrequested, federally activated National Guard troops in Los Angeles in response to this weekend’s protests over ICE’s presence and mass deportation efforts.
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.
Press Release
Trump Move Against ActBlue an Attempt to Silence Critics
President Donald Trump signed a memorandum directing the Attorney General to investigate ActBlue—the nation’s largest small-dollar fundraising platform.
