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Today, Accountable.US obtained the Republican Attorneys General Association’s (RAGA) most recent disclosure form revealing the top financial backers of the organization in Q3, shedding light on the powerful interests shaping the conservative legal agenda in states across the country. Leonard Leo’s Concord Fund, already known for its far-reaching influence over conservative judicial appointments and the Supreme Court, topped the list with a $1.5 million contribution, underscoring Leo’s continued role in guiding Republican Attorneys General toward an increasingly radical agenda. RAGA, which played a key role in promoting the “Stop the Steal” movement following the 2020 election, has become a central vehicle for pushing extreme policies through state-level litigation.

Other notable contributors include the Republican State Leadership Committee ($1 million), Altria Client Services ($200,000), and prominent corporations like AT&T, ExxonMobil, and Lowe’s, each contributing over $100,000. Their backing fuels a coalition pushing for legal changes that could reshape civil rights, environmental protections, and reproductive freedoms nationwide.

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This disclosure lays bare the lengths to which Leonard Leo and corporate America are willing to go to reshape our justice system. By pouring money into RAGA, these donors are not merely supporting an agenda; they’re bankrolling efforts that risk dismantling essential protections for millions of Americans. This is a deliberate attempt to turn our courts into instruments that serve the powerful few, at the cost of everyday people’s rights and freedoms.”

Caroline Ciccone, President of Accountable.US

As the Supreme Court’s 2024-2025 term begins, RAGA-backed cases are already targeting key issues:

  1. Restricting Healthcare for Trans Youth: In United States v. Skrmetti, Tennessee, with support from Republican AGs who have filed amicus briefs, is challenging healthcare access for transgender youth. If successful, this case could pave the way for GOP-led states to impose further restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights under the guise of state authority.
  2. Rolling Back Environmental Protections: In Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, Colo., 24 Republican AGs filed an amicus brief advocating for a rollback of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), a law that has long required federal agencies to assess the environmental impact of development projects. A weakened NEPA would enable faster development at a cost to the environment, removing critical checks on projects that could harm ecosystems and communities.
  3. Undermining Abortion Clinic Protections: Republican AGs are also supporting Coalition Life v. City of Carbondale, Ill., a case that, if granted cert, could overturn a precedent allowing municipalities to regulate demonstrations outside abortion clinics. Overturning this protection would leave individuals seeking abortion care vulnerable to harassment and intimidation at clinics nationwide.

This disclosure sheds light on the convergence of corporate interests and Leo’s dark money network within RAGA, collectively pushing a legal agenda that threatens to erode fundamental rights and protections. With certain cases set to appear before the Court, the influence of donors like the Concord Fund—and the corporations backing RAGA—is clearer than ever. This is more than a funding report; it’s a roadmap for a coordinated legal strategy aimed at reshaping America’s legal landscape in favor of a wealthy, conservative few at the expense of civil liberties and protections for all Americans.

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