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Federal Election Commission | United States of America

FEC v. Californians for a Strong America (88-1554)

Summary

On November 14, 1988, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California granted the FEC's motion for a default judgment against the Californians for a Strong America (CSA), a nonconnected political committee, and CSA's treasurer Albert J. Cook. (Civil Action No. 88-1554-AWT.)

In the judgment, the court declared that the defendants had violated 2 U.S.C. §434 (a)(4)(A)(i) and (iv) by failing to file reports covering 1986 activity, that is, two quarterly reports and a year-end report. Accordingly, the court:

  • Ordered defendants to pay a $15,000 civil penalty, together with $28.20, to cover the FEC's court costs in the case[1]; and
  • Enjoined defendants from similar violations of the election law in the future.

FOOTNOTE:

[1] See "Contempt Ruling," section of FEC v. Californians for a Strong America (88-6449).

Source: FEC Record— January 1989

This information is not intended to replace the law or to change its meaning, nor does this information create or confer any rights for or on any person or bind the Federal Election Commission or the public.

The reader is encouraged also to consult the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended (52 U.S.C. 30101 et seq.), Commission regulations (Title 11 of the Code of Federal Regulations), Commission advisory opinions and applicable court decisions.