Reports
Five key ways Congress can ensure accountability during a lawless era
The Protecting Our Democracy Act must include a stronger framework for executive branch accountability to ensure presidents follow the law.
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Reports
Understanding the Impoundment Control Act
This withholding of congressionally appropriated funds not only constitutes an abuse of power but also violates the Impoundment Control Act.
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Countering authoritarianism: A blueprint for a more resilient democracy
This report presents a comprehensive vision of the actions we need to take today to ensure that America does not slip into authoritarianism.
Investigations
Public comments overwhelmingly opposed three GA elections rule changes
Public comments were overwhelmingly opposed to a Georgia State Election Board rule change that would allow election certification disruptions.
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Routine Disqualification: Every state has kept ineligible candidates off the ballot, and Trump could be next
All 50 states and the District Columbia have excluded candidates who do not meet requirements to appear on the ballot, and excluding Donald Trump and other disqualified insurrectionists can be done through the same mechanisms.
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Enforcing the 14th Amendment’s Disqualification Clause
Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, known as the Disqualification Clause, bars anyone who has taken an oath to uphold the Constitution and who then engaged in or aided an insurrection from holding public office. Irrespective of power or position, any person who attempted to or supported efforts to violently overthrow our democracy must be held accountable in accordance with the Constitution.