Campaign
Turn Off Disney: If They Want Our Dollars, They Should Stand Up for Free Speech
After Disney caved to pressure from Trump’s FCC to censure free speech by forcing Jimmy Kimmel off the air, Common Cause members pushed back.
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
Stop Trump’s Billionaire Budget
The Big Ugly Betrayal slashes aid for families, cuts taxes for billionaires, and pours money into expanding Trump’s secret police force.
Colorado Litigation
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.
Take Action
Petition
Condemn Trump’s death threats against lawmakers
Trump has accused multiple Democratic lawmakers of “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!” – and reshared a post that called for them to be hanged.
These threats on your own colleagues can’t go unanswered. We urge you to condemn Trump’s disgusting rhetoric and make it clear that violence has no place in our politics.
Petition
STOP Trump’s military invasions
Members of Congress must stop Trump’s authoritarian military invasions of our cities before it’s too late
Letter Campaign
Tell Congress how you feel about Trump’s extreme budget bill
Use this form to call Congress and let them know how you feel about their vote to pass Trump’s extreme budget bill. To get started, click the “Make a Call” button. You’ll receive a call from an 855 number. Pick up to get connected to your representative. Once you’re connected, here’s what you could say: “Hi, this is [NAME] from [TOWN]. I’m disappointed that Congress voted to cut our healthcare and food assistance to fund...
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Updates
Recap
Common Cause Wrapped 2025
The Top Common Cause Led Victories of the Year
Article
RFK Jr. Claims to Fight Big Money Interests—Here’s How He’s Actually Helping Them
Kennedy brands himself as an anti-corporate crusader, but his actions in the Trump Administration show otherwise.
Impact
By Defeating the Ban on AI Regulation, We Reminded Congress That They Work For Us
Together, we stopped a blatant attempt by Congress to strip away state power, block progress, and let Big Tech run wild.
Related Resources
Legal Filing
Noem TSA Video Ethics Complaints
Guide
Explainer: Trump’s Executive Order Attacking Voting Rights
By: Dan Vicuna
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 Executive Order seeking to suppress lawsuits with the blanket enforcement of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure Rule 65 (c )
By Nick Opoku
Press
Press Release
Common Cause Exposes Systemic Failures of Federal Ethics Oversight
50+ Complaints Filed Against the Trump Administration’s Partisan Shutdown Messaging
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
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.
