The center sued in December 2020, arguing Yost had violated his duty of disclosure. In its lawsuit, CMD described RAGA and RLDF as “extremely influential pressure groups whose shared mission is to advance the interests of their corporate patrons.” RAGA’s funders include a political organization backed by conservative billionaire Leonard Leo, according to CMD and other public disclosure groups.
“RAGA actively coordinates policies and litigation for things AGs and their staff participate in,” said Arn Pearson, CMD’s executive director and counsel. “What we want the court to rule is these are public records.”