Common Cause.
organization
- Reports this week
- 0
- Active events
- 1
- Connections
- 87
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
-
Common Cause raised concerns regarding polling place issues in Broward County.Some support2 reports
-
FBI is investigating donor deception in the election amid concerns over voter confusion caused by similar names.Some support2 reports
-
A federal judge in New York ordered the Trump administration to stop running ads after Common Cause reported violations.Well supported27 reports
-
Multiple groups, including Common Cause and Constant Contact, addressed data privacy concerns while reporting on trends affecting technology sectors.Some support3 reports
-
ACLU, Common Cause, and NAACP are setting up monitoring operations across Ohio ahead of the elections.Some support1 report
-
Advocacy groups in New York urged the Governor to fill vacancies and criticized the state's open government status.Some support1 report
-
Common Cause is working on election protection efforts in New York, which was discussed by Susan Lerner.Some support2 reports
-
ACLU and opponents met with California DOJ officials on October 22, 2026.Some support1 report
-
Democracy Docket published an analysis by Common Cause, which was subsequently referenced by Governor Josh Stein.Some support1 report
-
Common Cause advocated for an increase in lawmaker salaries in New Mexico.Some support2 reports
-
Common Cause and League of Women Voters assisted with voter engagement efforts at MacDonald Park on September 29, 2026.Some support1 report
-
Lawsuit challenges campaign funding restrictions while NPR analyzes spending and Jon Husted appears at a rally in Ohio.Some support2 reports
-
Plaintiffs sued in U.S. District Court in Manhattan regarding the Trump administration's use of government funds for ads.Well supported12 reports1 development inside
-
Common Cause filed a lawsuit challenging a DOJ policy adopted to comply with Donald Trump's order.Some support3 reports1 development inside
One to three months ago
-
Common Cause filed a lawsuit against Chris Geidner regarding alleged illegal ad spending.Some support1 report
-
The Justice Department used the SAVE database for cross-checking, and Common Cause supported a ruling against the administration.Well supported6 reports
-
Denver joined Common Cause in a legal suit on September 11, 2026.Some support2 reports
-
The American Civil Liberties Union opposes Proposition 39, which includes a voter ID requirement and a tax measure.Some support2 reports
-
A lawsuit has been filed accusing DHS of First Amendment violations, with incidents reported across multiple states.Some support1 report1 development inside
-
Indian Army land is reported to be encroached upon, prompting Common Cause to file a PIL and the MoD to form an examination committee.Some support1 report
-
Levesque's group endorsed conservative candidates and Common Cause monitored General Assembly leadership.Some support1 report
-
Supreme Court rulings affected campaign finance and political interests, involving the organization Common Cause.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
-
Common Cause monitors election guidance changes in North Carolina.Some support2 reports
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ days-
Karl Rhoads, who served in the Hawaii state legislature, was honored by Common Cause for 20 years of service.Some support1 report
-
Executive director of Common Cause comments on current campaign finance trends in Texas.Some support5 reports
-
Common Cause monitors political finance in Massachusetts while House bills address issues concerning the Beacon Hill process.Some support2 reports
-
Common Cause supported a bill leading to state law debate, which was sponsored by entities based in Jacksonville, Florida.Some support2 reports
-
Common Cause and Brian Kemp are involved in political debates regarding legislative map changes and redistricting standards in Alabama.Some support1 report
-
Developments include map creation linked to Trump's political goals, while Common Cause Florida is involved as a plaintiff group.Some support1 report
-
Challenges to partisan gerrymandering are underway in Florida, involving the defense of new GOP voting districts in court.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
-
Florida signed new voting districts after a special session, leading to legal challenges and court rulings.Well supported4 reports
-
Challenges to Florida's congressional map continue, with a judge upholding the new district map and appeals ongoing.Some support1 report
No events began in the chosen period. Widen it, or reset.
What's reaching Common Cause
Events traced to Common Cause, step by step, newest firstExplainers that pass through Common Cause
Common Cause is a step on the way to someone elseAround Common Cause this week
News at the entities that move Common Cause most-
DHS OperationalDHS released data on US border issues, prompting JD Vance to credit Trump's policies for immigration decline.Moves Common Cause
-
Ohio OperationalRFD-TV reported on tractor sales in Ohio, with farmers moving equipment to Staunton, potentially passing through Pennsylvania.Moves Common Cause
-
Donald Trump OperationalTrump nominated James P. Sullivan and Elliot Gaiser to federal districts, while Dick Durbin warned Talarico about gaining political sway in Texas.Moves Common Cause
-
supreme court OperationalUnion funding influenced the outcome of a judicial race, coinciding with governor appointments to the state court.Moves Common Cause
-
North Carolina OperationalRoy Cooper is accused of planning to institute a communist state and introducing authoritarianism.Moves Common Cause
-
Alabama OperationalCindy Hyde-Smith addressed high beef prices in an ad, while House Democrats planned an oversight agenda on Donald Trump's wealth.Moves Common Cause
Connections
The 40 strongest of 87, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Jennifer L. Rochon Operational
Jennifer L. Rochon, acting as a judge, rules on legal challenges and lawsuits initiated by Common Cause.
-
Donald Trump Operational
Common Cause actively challenges Donald Trump and his administration through sustained legal and political opposition regarding the misuse of taxpayer funds and policies.
-
Susan Lerner Structural
Susan Lerner serves as the Executive Director of Common Cause.
-
Democracy Forward Operational
Both companies are members of a coalition actively suing the administration over deployment plans.
-
supreme court Operational
Common Cause actively challenges and tracks Supreme Court rulings regarding campaign finance and political interests.
-
North Carolina Operational
Common Cause actively monitors and operates within the political and electoral processes of North Carolina.
-
DHS Operational
Common Cause actively challenges DHS through litigation regarding its presence, spending, and First Amendment violations.
-
department Operational
Common Cause actively challenges the policies and operations of the DOJ through legal action and lawsuits.
Show all 40 connections
-
White House Operational
Common Cause actively challenges and sues the White House over government advertisements and ad funding.
-
Florida Operational
Common Cause is actively challenging the partisan legislative map drawn by the Florida state government through ongoing legal appeals.
-
Alabama Operational
Common Cause actively participates in and monitors the political and legislative processes within the state of Alabama.
-
Democracy Docket Operational
Democracy Docket utilizes and references analysis and data provided by Common Cause in its legal advocacy efforts.
-
SAVE Operational
Common Cause has legally challenged the Justice Department's use of SAVE.
-
Nebraska Operational
Common Cause is actively challenging Nebraska's state election procedures and voter data access through litigation.
-
Denver Operational
Common Cause and Denver are actively engaged in a coalition and legal suit.
-
Gavin Newsom Operational
Common Cause actively monitors and challenges Gavin Newsom's political and financial activities through advocacy and legal action.
-
League of United Latin American Citizens Operational
The two organizations are currently coordinating as plaintiffs in a civil rights lawsuit against DHS and ICE.
-
Tallahassee Operational
The company monitors and interacts with the election processes and government bodies located in Tallahassee through legal action.
-
Ohio Operational
Common Cause actively monitors and advocates for voting rights and age changes within the state of Ohio.
-
Melanie Campbell Structural
Melanie Campbell serves as the Coalition President of Common Cause.
-
Texas Shared context
Common Cause monitors and comments on the political finance trends and system dynamics within the state of Texas.
-
Josh Stein Operational
Josh Stein has publicly criticized and referenced Common Cause's analysis regarding ballot rejection rates.
-
Khalili Transactional
The entities are engaged in a specific, episodic joint action by filing a lawsuit against federal agencies.
-
Congress Operational
The watchdog group monitors the campaign finance system of the legislative body.
-
Indiana Operational
Common Cause actively advocates for voter rights and challenges laws within the state of Indiana.
-
House Operational
Common Cause actively monitors and lobbies regarding the House's political activities and policy decisions.
-
house of representatives Operational
Common Cause actively advocates for and trains workers to influence the legislative domain of the House of Representatives.
-
Supreme Court of India Structural
Common Cause provides advocacy and information that contributes to Public Interest Litigation filed before the Supreme Court of India regarding police reforms.
-
Bob Evnen Transactional
A company initiated a lawsuit against Bob Evnen regarding the handover of data to the Department of Justice (DOJ).
-
Louisiana Shared context
The organization operates within the political and judicial context established by the state of Louisiana.
-
New York Operational
Common Cause actively operates and influences political processes within the jurisdiction of New York.
-
general assembly Operational
Common Cause monitors the leadership and activities of the General Assembly.
-
United States Department of Homeland Security Operational
Common Cause has challenged the advertising practices of the United States Department of Homeland Security.
-
Chris Geidner Transactional
Common Cause sued Chris Geidner over alleged illegal ad spending.
-
Elena Kagan Mentioned together
Common Cause monitors the judicial actions of Elena Kagan, whose work is relevant to the group's advocacy goals.
-
Constant Contact Mentioned together
Both companies are noted for addressing data privacy concerns in their operational focus.
-
Clarence Thomas Mentioned together
Clarence Thomas's judicial dissents align ideologically with the goals of voting rights advocacy groups.
-
Ron DeSantis Operational
The entities are involved in ongoing legal challenges and lawsuits regarding electoral maps.
-
FED Operational
Common Cause successfully challenged the Federal Reserve's use of data in a legal ruling.
-
John Roberts Operational
John Roberts' court ruling addressed partisan gerrymandering, a key advocacy issue for Common Cause.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
2 eventsOctober 2026
14 events- A federal judge in New York ordered the Trump administration to stop running ads after Common Cause reported violations.
- ACLU, Common Cause, and NAACP are setting up monitoring operations across Ohio ahead of the elections.
- Advocacy groups in New York urged the Governor to fill vacancies and criticized the state's open government status.
- Common Cause is working on election protection efforts in New York, which was discussed by Susan Lerner.
- ACLU and opponents met with California DOJ officials on October 22, 2026.
- Democracy Docket published an analysis by Common Cause, which was subsequently referenced by Governor Josh Stein.
- Common Cause advocated for an increase in lawmaker salaries in New Mexico.
- Common Cause and League of Women Voters assisted with voter engagement efforts at MacDonald Park on September 29, 2026.
- Lawsuit challenges campaign funding restrictions while NPR analyzes spending and Jon Husted appears at a rally in Ohio.
- Plaintiffs sued in U.S. District Court in Manhattan regarding the Trump administration's use of government funds for ads.
- Common Cause filed a lawsuit challenging a DOJ policy adopted to comply with Donald Trump's order.
- Common Cause filed a lawsuit against Chris Geidner regarding alleged illegal ad spending.
- The Justice Department used the SAVE database for cross-checking, and Common Cause supported a ruling against the administration.
- The American Civil Liberties Union opposes Proposition 39, which includes a voter ID requirement and a tax measure.
September 2026
7 events- Filing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India concerning police reforms.
- Multiple groups, including Common Cause and Constant Contact, addressed data privacy concerns while reporting on trends affecting technology sectors.
- Denver joined Common Cause in a legal suit on September 11, 2026.
- A lawsuit has been filed accusing DHS of First Amendment violations, with incidents reported across multiple states.
- Indian Army land is reported to be encroached upon, prompting Common Cause to file a PIL and the MoD to form an examination committee.
- Levesque's group endorsed conservative candidates and Common Cause monitored General Assembly leadership.
- Common Cause monitors election guidance changes in North Carolina.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
4 events- Supreme Court rulings affected campaign finance and political interests, involving the organization Common Cause.
- Karl Rhoads, who served in the Hawaii state legislature, was honored by Common Cause for 20 years of service.
- Executive director of Common Cause comments on current campaign finance trends in Texas.
- Common Cause monitors political finance in Massachusetts while House bills address issues concerning the Beacon Hill process.
June 2026
6 events- Common Cause supported a bill leading to state law debate, which was sponsored by entities based in Jacksonville, Florida.
- Common Cause and Brian Kemp are involved in political debates regarding legislative map changes and redistricting standards in Alabama.
- Developments include map creation linked to Trump's political goals, while Common Cause Florida is involved as a plaintiff group.
- Challenges to partisan gerrymandering are underway in Florida, involving the defense of new GOP voting districts in court.
- Florida signed new voting districts after a special session, leading to legal challenges and court rulings.
- Challenges to Florida's congressional map continue, with a judge upholding the new district map and appeals ongoing.