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Democratic Party of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Treasurer Candidate Yee Leng Xiong Sue Trump Administration Over Illegal Ads
Democracy Defenders Action and Hecker Fink LLP filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on behalf of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin and candidate for Wisconsin Treasurer, Yee Leng Xiong, challenging the Trump administration’s unlawful use of taxpayer dollars for partisan political advertisements.
JMSN, ‘Love Me’ Artist, Issues Warning to MAGA Inc. Super PAC, Demands Use of Song Cease Immediately
Attorneys for JMSN, sent a cease-and-desist letter to representatives at MAGA Inc., demanding the Trump-affiliated Super PAC cancel the planned usage of JMSN’s song “Love Me” in a television ad that has also raised legal questions about the use of taxpayer funds for campaign-style political advertising.
Eleventh Circuit Rejects Trump’s Emergency Motion to Stay Sanctions Over Sham IRS Suit
The Eleventh Circuit denied the Trump administration's request to pause sanctions imposed after a federal judge found that Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and later slush fund and liability-release agreements were “collusive and filed for an improper purpose.”
JMSN, “Love Me” Artist, Demands White House Stop Using His Music in Its Political Ads
Attorneys for Christian Berishaj, who performs as JMSN, last night sent a cease-and-desist letter to White House Chief of Staff Susan Wiles demanding the Trump administration immediately stop using JMSN’s song "Love Me" in a television ad that has raised legal questions about the use of taxpayer funds for campaign-style political advertising.
Block the Merger Coalition Statement on Ellison’s Sweetheart Deal
The Block the Merger Coalition released the following statement following news that state Attorneys General reached a settlement in the Paramount-WBD merger lawsuit.
Block the Merger Coalition Statement on Reports of Ellison’s Settlement Squeeze
News reports indicate state Attorneys General are in negotiation talks in their lawsuit to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. The merger is a threat to workers, journalists, consumers, and our democracy.
Judge Blocks Unlawful Attempt to Demolish Kennedy Center
Congresswoman Beatty and counsel applaud Judge Cooper’s ruling blocking Kennedy Center demolition.
Rep. Beatty Asks Court to Make Crystal Clear Kennedy Center Cannot Be Demolished, Requests Emergency Hearing
Judge Cooper has made clear that the renaming is unlawful and permanent closure would require court approval. Yet, President Trump said yesterday, “For me to go and fix it and subsidize it, I think the Trump administration should have recognition. If we don’t do that, it’s going to close and get ripped down.”
Rep. Beatty Requests Emergency Hearing Regarding Violation of Court Order
Rep. Joyce Beatty filed a motion requesting an emergency hearing before a federal district court to enforce compliance with the court's order following the Kennedy Center’s unlawful closure.
Federal Judge Rejects Trump Request to Suspend Sanctions in Trump v. IRS
A federal judge in Florida rejected Donald Trump’s request to stop enforcement of a court order in Trump v. IRS, leaving sanctions against Trump, his family and businesses, and lawyers in full effect.
New DDA Scorecard Finds Sharp Partisan Divide on Anti-Corruption and Democracy Measures
The Stop Corruption Now Scorecard is a voter resource that tracks the positions and votes their members of Congress have taken on key anti-corruption and democracy-related measures.
Congresswoman Beatty, Counsel Condemn Vote to Shutter Kennedy Center
Donald Trump’s handpicked board of trustees voted to immediately close the Kennedy Center, just minutes after a federal judge rejected their latest effort to add Trump’s name to the building’s facade.