"We are completely heartbroken about the senseless political violence against Senator Hoffman and Speaker Emerita Hortman, and their spouses. These two respected public servants demonstrated the best of us."
"We are completely heartbroken about the senseless political violence against Senator Hoffman and Speaker Emerita Hortman, and their spouses. These two respected public servants demonstrated the best of us."
After a week of aggressive escalation by the Trump administration in Los Angeles over ICE’s mass detention efforts, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla from California was removed and detained at a DHS press conference in the state.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trump’s A.G. Pam Bondi Guts DOJ’s Voting Rights Leadership
President Trump’s Attorney General Pam Bondi removed the leadership team of the Voting Section of the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division and ordered the dismissal of all the section’s active cases. The Voting Section enforces the federal laws protecting the right to vote, including the Voting Rights Act, the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, the National Voter Registration Act, the Help America Vote Act and the Civil Rights Acts.
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.
Musk’s Time at the White House A “Performative Failure”
Today, Elon Musk announced his departure from the Trump Administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) during a Tesla earnings call, in which the company reported dismal sales and prices.
SAVE Act Passage will Disenfranchise California Voters
Today, California Common Cause condemned the U.S. House passage of the SAVE Act, anti-voter legislation that would make it significantly harder for millions of Americans — including Californians — to vote.
We’re facing a coordinated, deliberate attack on our voting rights.
This isn’t just defeating a single bill in Washington, it’s a nationwide effort – defending our voting rights at every level of government. But how much work we can do depends on you.
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