CAMPAIGN LEGAL CENTER AND DEMOCRACY 21 v. FEC

No. 18-5239.

952 F.3d 352 (2020)

CAMPAIGN LEGAL CENTER AND DEMOCRACY 21, Appellants, v. FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION, et al., Appellees.

United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit.

Decided March 13, 2020.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Tara Malloy argued the cause for appellants. With her on the briefs were Paul M. Smith , Megan P. McAllen , Mark P. Gaber , Fred Wertheimer , and Donald J. Simon , Washington, DC. Joseph G. Hebert , Alexandria, VA, entered an appearance.

Stuart C. McPhail , Adam J. Rappaport , and Laura C. Beckerman were on the brief for amicus curiae Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington in support of plaintiffs-appellants.

Haven G. Ward , Attorney, Federal Election Commission, argued the cause for appellee. With her on the brief were Kevin Deeley , Associate General Counsel, Washington, DC, and Kevin P. Hancock , Acting Assistant General Counsel. Charles P. Kitcher and Tanya Senanayake , Attorneys, Washington, DC, entered appearances.

George J. Terwilliger III and Nathan R. Pittman , Washington, DC, were on the brief for intervenors-appellees F8, LLC, et al.

Concurring Opinion filed by Senior Circuit Judge Edwards.


The Federal Election Commission dismissed three administrative complaints alleging violations of the Federal Election Campaign Act's disclosure requirements. Plaintiffs Campaign Legal Center and Democracy 21 contend that the dismissals were "contrary to law." 52 U.S.C. § 30109(a)(8)(C). The district court disagreed and granted summary...

Let's get started

Leagle.com

Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.

  • Updated daily.
  • Uncompromising quality.
  • Complete, Accurate, Current.

Listed below are the cases that are cited in this Featured Case. Click the citation to see the full text of the cited case. Citations are also linked in the body of the Featured Case.

Cited Cases

  • No Cases Found

Listed below are those cases in which this Featured Case is cited. Click on the case name to see the full text of the citing case.

Citing Cases