Common Cause.
organization
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Democracy Docket published an analysis by Common Cause, which was subsequently referenced by Governor Josh Stein.Some support1 report
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Common Cause advocated for an increase in lawmaker salaries in New Mexico.Some support1 report
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Common Cause and League of Women Voters assisted with voter engagement efforts at MacDonald Park on September 29, 2026.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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A federal judge in New York ordered the Trump administration to stop running ads after Common Cause reported violations.Well supported9 reports
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Lawsuit challenges campaign funding restrictions while NPR analyzes spending and Jon Husted appears at a rally in Ohio.Some support2 reports
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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
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Common Cause filed a lawsuit challenging a DOJ policy adopted to comply with Donald Trump's order.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Common Cause filed a lawsuit against Chris Geidner regarding alleged illegal ad spending.Some support1 report
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The Justice Department used the SAVE database for cross-checking, and Common Cause supported a ruling against the administration.Well supported6 reports
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Denver joined Common Cause in a legal suit on September 11, 2026.Some support2 reports
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The American Civil Liberties Union opposes Proposition 39, which includes a voter ID requirement and a tax measure.Some support2 reports
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Multiple groups, including Common Cause and Constant Contact, addressed data privacy concerns while reporting on trends affecting technology sectors.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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Filing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India concerning police reforms.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A lawsuit has been filed accusing DHS of First Amendment violations, with incidents reported across multiple states.Some support1 report1 development inside
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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
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Levesque's group endorsed conservative candidates and Common Cause monitored General Assembly leadership.Some support1 report
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Supreme Court rulings affected campaign finance and political interests, involving the organization Common Cause.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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Common Cause monitors election guidance changes in North Carolina.Some support2 reports
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Karl Rhoads, who served in the Hawaii state legislature, was honored by Common Cause for 20 years of service.Some support1 report
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Executive director of Common Cause comments on current campaign finance trends in Texas.Some support5 reports
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Common Cause monitors political finance in Massachusetts while House bills address issues concerning the Beacon Hill process.Some support2 reports
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Common Cause supported a bill leading to state law debate, which was sponsored by entities based in Jacksonville, Florida.Some support2 reports
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Common Cause and Brian Kemp are involved in political debates regarding legislative map changes and redistricting standards in Alabama.Some support1 report
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Developments include map creation linked to Trump's political goals, while Common Cause Florida is involved as a plaintiff group.Some support1 report
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Challenges to partisan gerrymandering are underway in Florida, involving the defense of new GOP voting districts in court.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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Florida signed new voting districts after a special session, leading to legal challenges and court rulings.Well supported4 reports
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Challenges to Florida's congressional map continue, with a judge upholding the new district map and appeals ongoing.Some support1 report
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News at the entities that move Common Cause most-
supreme court OperationalYSRCP filed petitions across the High Court and approached courts in Bengaluru to stall elections.Moves Common Cause
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Alabama OperationalAssemblies Unlimited Inc. expanded its sales territory into Arkansas and established a new Southern Regional Sales Office in Texas.Moves Common Cause
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United States Department of Homeland Security OperationalDonald Trump hosted a roundtable at the White House on October 21, 2026, with several key officials expected to attend.Moves Common Cause
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Gavin Newsom OperationalKamala Harris made allegations in South Korea, while Gavin Newsom was noted as the governor of California.Moves Common Cause
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Texas Shared contextA new travel route has been established connecting the states of Texas and Sonora.Moves Common Cause
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Donald Trump OperationalDonald Trump held a rally and gave a speech in Park City on October 22, 2026.Moves Common Cause
Connections
The 40 strongest of 74, 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, actively rules on legal challenges and lawsuits initiated by Common Cause.
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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.
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Susan Lerner Structural
Susan Lerner serves as the Executive Director of Common Cause.
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Democracy Forward Operational
Both companies are members of a coalition actively suing the administration over deployment plans.
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White House Operational
Common Cause actively challenges and sues the White House over government advertisements and ad funding.
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Florida Operational
Common Cause is actively challenging the partisan legislative map drawn by the Florida state government through ongoing legal appeals.
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department Operational
Common Cause actively challenges the policies and operations of the DOJ through legal action and lawsuits.
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supreme court Operational
Common Cause actively monitors the Supreme Court's proceedings and challenges its rulings regarding campaign finance and political interests.
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Alabama Operational
Common Cause actively participates in and monitors the political and legislative processes within the state of Alabama.
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Democracy Docket Operational
Democracy Docket utilizes and references analysis and data provided by Common Cause in its legal advocacy efforts.
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SAVE Operational
Common Cause has legally challenged the Justice Department's use of SAVE.
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Nebraska Operational
Common Cause is actively challenging Nebraska's state election procedures and voter data access through litigation.
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Denver Operational
Common Cause and Denver are actively engaged in a coalition and legal suit.
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DHS Operational
Common Cause actively challenges DHS through litigation regarding its presence, spending, and First Amendment violations.
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Gavin Newsom Operational
Common Cause actively monitors and challenges Gavin Newsom's political and financial activities through advocacy and legal action.
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League of United Latin American Citizens Operational
The two organizations are currently coordinating as plaintiffs in a civil rights lawsuit against DHS and ICE.
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Tallahassee Operational
The company monitors and interacts with the election processes and government bodies located in Tallahassee through legal action.
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Josh Stein Operational
Josh Stein has publicly criticized and referenced Common Cause's analysis regarding ballot rejection rates.
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Texas Shared context
Common Cause monitors and comments on the political finance trends and system dynamics within the state of Texas.
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Congress Operational
The watchdog group monitors the campaign finance system of the legislative body.
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Khalili Transactional
The entities are engaged in a specific, episodic joint action by filing a lawsuit against federal agencies.
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Indiana Operational
Common Cause actively advocates for voter rights and challenges laws within the state of Indiana.
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house of representatives Operational
Common Cause actively advocates for and trains workers to influence the legislative domain of the House of Representatives.
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Bob Evnen Transactional
A company initiated a lawsuit against Bob Evnen regarding the handover of data to the Department of Justice (DOJ).
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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.
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North Carolina Shared context
Common Cause monitors election guidance and ballot rejection rates within the political context of North Carolina.
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House Operational
House's political statements are monitored by Common Cause, which applies pressure through policy scrutiny and lobbying.
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Chris Geidner Transactional
Common Cause sued Chris Geidner over alleged illegal ad spending.
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United States Department of Homeland Security Operational
Common Cause has challenged the advertising practices of the United States Department of Homeland Security.
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general assembly Operational
Common Cause monitors the leadership and activities of the General Assembly.
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Louisiana Shared context
The organization operates within the political and judicial context established by the state of Louisiana.
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Chris Glassburn Mentioned together
The two entities share a common advocacy goal regarding the lowering of the voting age.
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Ohio Operational
The advocacy group operates within the policy landscape of the state, specifically regarding voting age laws.
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FED Operational
Common Cause successfully challenged the Federal Reserve's use of data in a legal ruling.
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John Roberts Operational
John Roberts' court ruling addressed partisan gerrymandering, a key advocacy issue for Common Cause.
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Ron DeSantis Operational
The entities are involved in ongoing legal challenges and lawsuits regarding electoral maps.
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Clarence Thomas Mentioned together
Clarence Thomas's judicial dissents align ideologically with the goals of voting rights advocacy groups.
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Deschutes County Shared context
Common Cause is mentioned in the context of election reform efforts within Deschutes County.
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Constant Contact Mentioned together
Both companies are noted for addressing data privacy concerns in their operational focus.
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Elena Kagan Mentioned together
Common Cause monitors the judicial actions of Elena Kagan, whose work is relevant to the group's advocacy goals.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
10 events- 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.
- A federal judge in New York ordered the Trump administration to stop running ads after Common Cause reported violations.
- 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- Denver joined Common Cause in a legal suit on September 11, 2026.
- Multiple groups, including Common Cause and Constant Contact, addressed data privacy concerns while reporting on trends affecting technology sectors.
- Filing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India concerning police reforms.
- 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.
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.
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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.