Campaign

Trump-Aligned Lawyer Advances Campaign to Challenge Birthright Citizenship

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WASHINGTON — A prominent lawyer who advocated for former President Donald Trump during the tumultuous events of January 6, 2021, is now championing a contentious push to prohibit birthright citizenship in the United States. This latest political maneuver seeks to challenge the long-standing interpretation of the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S. and subject to its jurisdiction. The attorney, who played a crucial role in supporting Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, argues that the current understanding of birthright citizenship encourages illegal immigration and undermines … Read more

New Chester County Judge’s Campaign Donations Stir Ethical Debate as She Closes Financial Committee

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WEST CHESTER, Pa. — In the intricate world of campaign finance, newly appointed Chester County Court of Common Pleas Judge Fredda Lewis Maddox navigated the murky waters left by her election campaign. After ascending to the bench in late November 2023, Maddox found herself with a campaign finance chest that still bore funds. Her decision on handling these residual funds has brought the ethics of judicial campaign finance into scrutiny. Maddox, a Democrat despite the nonpartisan nature of judicial elections, found her campaign committee, “Friends of Fredda Maddox,” actively dispersing funds to various Democratic political … Read more

Virginia Lawmakers Revisit Campaign Finance Reform: The Battle Over What Defines Personal Spending

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RICHMOND, Va. – Campaign finance reform is emerging once more as a critical subject of debate among Virginia legislators. Known for its lax campaign finance laws, Virginia allows candidates unrestricted fundraising capacity and considerable freedom on the expenditure of those funds. This year, efforts to tighten controls on these practices have taken center stage in the General Assembly’s agenda. In a compelling stance that illustrates the current rules’ breadth, Delegate Joshua Cole of Fredericksburg, also a member of the Legislative Black Caucus, pointed out the surprising items not presently excluded from campaign spending. “Rolex watches, … Read more

Capitol Police Officers File Civil Suit Against President-Elect, Campaign for Provoking Jan. 6 Violence

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WASHINGTON — Following the storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, by a mob intent on disrupting the certification of President Joe Biden’s electoral win, eight Capitol Police officers are bringing a civil lawsuit against the then-president-elect and his campaign for their alleged roles in inciting the violence. Represented by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, the officers claim they were assaulted, exposed to tear gas, and subjected to racial slurs by rioters who had been rallied by accusations of a stolen election. The legal action points directly to the rhetoric … Read more