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Congressional & Candidate Complaints, Election Integrity & Accountability

Georgia Supreme Court Candidate Caught Skirting Financial Disclosure

Jen Jordan, candidate for Georgia Supreme Court, failed to file her mandatory Personal Financial Disclosure report by the state’s deadline, leaving voters without important financial information just weeks before Election Day. The Coolidge Reagan Foundation called on Jordan to immediately file the overdue disclosure and urged the Georgia Ethics Commission to hold her accountable. The other three candidates in contested Supreme Court races had filed their required reports. This was not Jordan’s first disclosure violation. During her 2022 campaign for Attorney General, she was penalized and reached a settlement for violating the same Personal Financial Disclosure requirements. Unfortunately, a change in Georgia law preventing the Ethics Commission from accepting complaints filed within 60 days of an election limited accountability before Election Day. The Coolidge Reagan Foundation called Jordan out for failing to comply with Georgia’s disclosure requirements and urged the Ethics Commission to hold her accountable.

Amicus Briefs, Defending the Trump Administration

Amicus Brief in Support of President Trump’s Effort to End Birthright Citizenship

Our amicus brief urged the U.S. Supreme Court to reject automatic birthright citizenship for children of illegal aliens and uphold President Trump’s effort to enforce the 14th Amendment according to its original meaning. The brief explained that the Citizenship Clause was adopted to overturn Dred Scott and guarantee citizenship to formerly enslaved Americans and their children—not to automatically grant citizenship to the children of individuals who entered the country illegally. We argued that interpreting the Constitution otherwise would allow mass illegal immigration to permanently reshape the American electorate and transfer political power through childbirth. We also urged the Court to reconsider precedents that have created additional incentives for illegal immigration, including Plyler v. Doe and Evenwel v. Abbott, arguing that birthright citizenship for children of illegal aliens should not be treated as a constitutional mandate when doing so would worsen the nation’s immigration crisis and restrict the ability of Congress and the American people to determine immigration policy. [ AMICUS BRIEF ]

Legal Battles

Defending Merit in the Arts

The Coolidge Reagan Foundation is working with accomplished clarinetist James Zimmermann in his lawsuit against discriminatory DEI practices at the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. In September 2025, Zimmermann participated in a highly competitive blind audition for the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. Blind auditions are designed to remove personal characteristics from the hiring process by placing musicians behind a screen, allowing judges to evaluate candidates solely on their performance. After advancing through multiple rounds, Zimmermann was told he had been selected as the top performer and would soon be placed on the orchestra’s payroll. Days later, the decision was reversed, and the orchestra selected another candidate who did not perform as well during the audition process. Zimmermann alleges that the decision was driven by DEI considerations rather than merit, despite his performance throughout the blind audition process. The case also raises broader questions about publicly supported cultural institutions and whether organizations that benefit from taxpayer funding can abandon established merit-based hiring practices because of political or ideological considerations. Zimmermann says the Knoxville decision is part of a broader pattern he has experienced as an outspoken conservative in the classical music world. With legal support from the Coolidge Reagan Foundation, he is now fighting back—not only seeking relief for himself but challenging a system that allows political considerations to override a merit-based hiring process.

2025 Victories, Congressional & Candidate Complaints, Election Integrity & Accountability

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Forced to Return Foreign Donations

Between December 2024 and September 2025, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s campaign accepted at least 161 contributions from foreign sources totaling more than $12,000. Donors listed addresses in Dubai, Australia, Turkey, France, Canada, Germany, and other countries, many with no verifiable employment information. Despite clear warnings, the campaign failed to stop the flow of illegal foreign money, revealing a sustained pattern of disregard for election integrity laws. We filed two formal referrals: a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice’s Public Integrity Section and a referral to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Following our complaint and resulting scrutiny, the Mamdani campaign returned more than $9,000 in foreign donations. While this partial refund did not erase the violations, it demonstrated the power of public accountability and our ability to force corrective action through legal pressure. [ READ THE DOJ COMPLAINT ] [ READ THE MANHATTAN DA COMPLAINT ]

2026 Victories, Congressional & Candidate Complaints, Election Integrity & Accountability

Former Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns in Disgrace After Defrauding Florida Taxpayers

The Coolidge Reagan Foundation filed an FEC complaint and a criminal referral to the Florida Attorney General against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick for alleged fraud, embezzlement, and campaign finance violations. The FEC complaint detailed how Cherfilus-McCormick’s campaign accepted more than $150,000 in illegal, unreported in-kind contributions from the nonprofit Truth & Justice, Inc. The funds were used to cover printing and mailing costs her campaign could not afford, which is prohibited under federal law. The criminal referral outlined how Cherfilus-McCormick, as CEO of Trinity Healthcare Services, exploited a state payment error to divert nearly $5 million in taxpayer funds for personal use, funneling much of it into her campaign through entities she controlled.  Together, these filings exposed a pattern of corruption, calling for Cherfilus-McCormick to be held accountable for defrauding Florida taxpayers and federal election law. On April 21, 2026 Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigned from Congress, minutes before the House Ethics Committee was set to vote on potential expulsion. [ Florida AG Complaint ] [ OCE Complaint ] [ FEC COMPLAINT ]

Congressional & Candidate Complaints, Election Integrity & Accountability

Complaints Against U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett Cite Suspicious Donations and Violent Rhetoric

From questionable social media posts to suspicious donations, Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s conduct demonstrated potential violations of the Voting Rights Act and federal campaign finance laws. Our Department of Justice (DOJ) complaint cited a video Crockett posted depicting cartoon versions of herself and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez violently attacking a Republican voter, which could be classified as voter intimidation under federal law. The Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) complaint outlined a disturbing pattern of violent and inflammatory rhetoric, including Crockett’s public vow of “full-on combat” with the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—and connected that rhetoric to incidents of vandalism targeting Tesla vehicles. The Federal Election Commission (FEC) complaint exposed suspicious ActBlue donations to Crockett’s campaign, including numerous transactions allegedly made Complaints Against Rep. Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) Cite Suspicious Donations and Violent Rhetoric without the donors’ knowledge, raising serious questions about transparency and compliance with campaign finance rules. [ DOJ Complaint ] [ OCE Complaint ] [ FEC COMPLAINT ]

Amicus Briefs

Amicus Brief to Defend Election Integrity and State Authority to Verify Voter Eligibility

The Coolidge Reagan Foundation joined the Alabama Republican Party, and Alabama Republican National Committeeman Bill Harris in filing an amicus brief supporting Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen’s efforts to verify voter eligibility and protect the integrity of the state’s elections. In response to legal challenges brought by the U.S. Department of Justice and voting rights organizations, the Foundation argued that the National Voter Registration Act does not prohibit states from requesting citizenship verification from registered voters whose government records indicate potential ineligibility. The brief further defended the authority of election officials to investigate suspected violations of election law without automatically constituting unlawful voter intimidation. The Foundation urged the federal court to dismiss the Justice Department’s complaint and specific claims brought by the Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice, reaffirming its commitment to lawful elections, accurate voter rolls, and protecting the voting rights of eligible American citizens. [ AMICUS BRIEF ]

2024 Victories, Amicus Briefs

Amicus Brief in Opposition to Free Speech Lawfare in New Hampshire

The Coolidge Reagan Foundation filed an amicus brief in League of Women Voters of New Hampshire v. Kramer, a case involving AI-generated “Biden” robocalls that urged voters to skip the state’s Democratic primary. Our brief defended a clear principle: the Voting Rights Act forbids intimidation, not political persuasion. We argued that Section 11(b) does not create a private right of action, meaning activist groups cannot weaponize it to silence political speech. Expanding it to cover misleading or controversial messages would turn protected speech into a federal crime. Free speech is the cornerstone of democracy—even if some may find it offensive or confusing. Efforts to stretch voting laws beyond their text threaten both the First Amendment and the integrity of legitimate election enforcement. [ AMICUS BRIEF ]

2024 Victories, Amicus Briefs, Defending the Trump Administration

Amicus Brief in Support of President Trump in Overreaching Indictment

Our amicus brief in Trump v. United States urged the Supreme Court to affirm that a President cannot be criminally prosecuted for official acts performed while in office. The brief highlighted how the overreaching indictment in this case burdened the fundamental values underlying the First Amendment and infringed upon the President’s constitutionally protected right to engage in political speech. The President’s communications and actions related to the 2020 election were part of his official duties and political speech—both protected under Article II and the First Amendment. As a result, we urged the Court to apply the doctrine of constitutional avoidance by interpreting the criminal statutes narrowly to exclude the President’s official conduct, warning that failure to do so would chill future presidents from faithfully executing their duties and set a dangerous precedent for partisan prosecutions. We were pleased that in the end, the Supreme Court reached a 6-3 decision for Trump, stating that a former U.S. President has absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for actions within his conclusive and preclusive constitutional authority, at least presumptive immunity from prosecution for all his official acts, and no immunity for unofficial acts. [ AMICUS BRIEF ]

Congressional & Candidate Complaints, Election Integrity & Accountability

Complaints Against Democrat Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib of Michigan

Our team believes those serving in public office must be held accountable for spreading hate and misinformation. That’s why we filed a formal complaint with the State Bar of Michigan calling for an investigation and disciplinary action against Rep. Rashida Tlaib for antisemitic and discriminatory statements made in the wake of the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. The complaint outlined how Tlaib’s public remarks, including her use of rhetoric long recognized as a call for the eradication of Israel, violate the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct and call into question her character and fitness to practice law. The filing noted Tlaib’s censure by the U.S. House of Representatives for her repeated antisemitic statements and false accusations against Israel and the Biden administration, arguing that her behavior undermines the integrity of the legal profession. [ Michigan Bar Complaint ]

Congressional & Candidate Complaints, Election Integrity & Accountability

FEC Complaint Against New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Cite Misuse of House

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez allegedly obtained a congressional email address for her boyfriend, Riley Roberts, even though he was not employed by her office. Our complaint made the case that this constitutes misuse of official House resources, violating ethics rules that restrict personal use of government services. This followed a previous complaint the foundation filed with the FEC, which alleged that Ocasio-Cortez’s campaign and an affiliated PAC funneled thousands of dollars in payments to Riley Roberts during the early stages of her campaign, potentially violating campaign finance laws prohibiting personal use of campaign funds. Together, the filings add to ongoing scrutiny of Ocasio-Cortez’s campaign and office operations, including separate allegations that her former chief of staff, Saikat Chakrabarti, used PACs and private companies to obscure nearly $1 million in campaign-related transfers. [ FEC Complaint ]

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