This memo summarizes the governmental interests that justify public financing programs in the aftermath of Arizona Free Enterprise Club v. Bennett, which overturned the "trigger fund" provisions of Arizona's public financing program.
Congressional opponents may try to repeal the presidential public financing system. The Brennan Center for Justice, along with numerous other groups, wrote a letter to Senator Dick Durbin urging him to block any repeal effort.
The Brennan Center for Justice submitted a comment to the Federal Election Commission urging it to revise its independent expenditure reporting requirements in line with Rep. Chris Van Hollen's petition.
With great power comes great responsibility, and now Super Committee member Senator Pat Toomey has a responsibility to ensure transparency and accountability as the committee's work advances.
