Cause of Action Joins Amicus Brief in Minority TV v. FCC

Cause of Action has joined an amicus brief filed by the Southeastern Legal Foundation in the case of Minority TV v. FCC calling on the Supreme Court hear a challenge to the rule that political speech on broadcast television deserves less Constitutional protection than political speech in other media.

In McCutcheon v. FEC, the Supreme Court specifically recognized Cause of Action’s unique and important perspective regarding the critical relationship between political transparency and robust free speech. Here, Cause of Action strongly believes that the Constitution, and the public interest in good government, both require that political speech, regardless of the medium, should always be given the highest level of First Amendment protection. Therefore, it has asked the Court to take this case.

13-1124 – Southeastern Legal Foundation Coalition Amici Brief by CitizensUnited

04/21/2014 Learn More

Briefing Book: Keep it in “Park”: How the CPSC is Stretching the Responsible Corporate Officer Doctrine Beyond the Breaking Point

Keep it in “Park”: How the CPSC is Stretching the
Responsible Corporate Officer Doctrine Beyond the Breaking Point by CauseOfAction

04/11/2014 Learn More

Cause of Action Sues IRS Over Proposed Regulations Affecting Nonprofits

Today Cause of Action took three actions to push back against the IRS’s proposed regulations concerning political activity by nonprofits.

1. A request for the IRS to extend the comment period for its proposed rules affecting 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations.

2. An Information Quality Act petition challenging the IRS’s paperwork burden estimate for its proposed rules restricting 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations.

3. A lawsuit seeking for the court to:

a. Delay the IRS issuing a final rule until the IRS produces responsive records; and

b. Order the IRS to re-open the comment period on the proposed rule after the IRS produces all responsive records.

Cause of Action Executive Director Dan Epstein commented:

“The IRS’ proposed regulation is simply a back door attempt to stifle political opponents, to protect Administration policies, and to restrict and hamper grassroots education regarding the Constitution, limited-government, and economic freedom. We’ve seen a pattern spanning decades of the IRS being used to deter political dissenters and stifle criticism. The government’s proposed rules continue this pattern and are but one more example of the Executive Branch abusing its administrative power. Every American is entitled to government transparency and accountability which is why Cause of Action is filing this lawsuit.”

02/5/2014 Learn More

United States District Court for the Northern District of California

Proceeding for Final Sentencing Hearing (January 13, 2014)

Defendant Nancy Black’s Response to the Government’s Sentencing Memorandum (January 8, 2014)

Defendant Nancy Black Sentencing Memorandum (December 30, 2013)

Plea Agreement (April 23, 2013)

Indictment (January 4, 2012)

01/15/2014 Learn More

United States District Court for the District of Columbia

Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit (January 20, 2015)

Memorandum Opinion (November 21, 2014)

Plaintffs’ Memorandum of Points and Authorities in opposition to Defendant’s MTD the Complaint Pursuant to Rules 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6) (June 3, 2014)

Department of Labor’s Motion to Dismiss (April 29, 2014)

Proof of Service DOL (January 14, 2014)

Proof of Service US Attorney General (January 14, 2014)

Proof of Service Civil Process Clerk US Attorney (January 14, 2014)

Complaint (January 6, 2014)

Exhibits

01/6/2014 Learn More

United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit

Opinion (May 23, 2014)

Opposition (January 24, 2014) to NARA’s motion to strike two arguments from the reply brief

Per Curiam Order (January 15, 2014): Consideration of the motion to strike two new arguments be deferred pending oral argument schedule February 19, 2014.

Reply Brief (December 4, 2013)

NARA Appellee’s Brief (November 15, 2013)

Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group (BLAG) (November 22, 2013)