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PDC denies redaction request from contributor who cited DOJ work and safety concerns
Summary
The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission denied a request to redact a contributor address after concluding the submitted safety evidence was too general; the contributor, Aliyah Cadena, cited prior Department of Justice work and a newborn in the NICU.
Chair Jay Leach denied a request from contributor Aliyah Cadena to redact part of an address tied to a contribution to the Brandon Bannon campaign, saying the commission requires a more specific showing of risk.
Staff told the commission the request, received 01/13/2026, asked that a portion of Cadena's address appearing on a contribution be redacted. Staff noted Cadena cited prior employment at the U.S. Department of Justice and said she faces unspecified threats to her family; the campaign recipient provided permission for redaction. Cadena told commissioners she dealt with "major frauds" cases at DOJ and described family-safety concerns and her newborn's time in the NICU.
Cadena: "I, I am recently, have given birth to a daughter who is in, in the NICU, actually, born at 23." Chair Leach said he appreciated the safety concerns but ruled the showing too generic and added, "I'm afraid I'm gonna have to deny your request because we have, as a policy at the public disclosure commission, required, a greater showing than what you have made." The denial means the contribution record will remain publicly accessible unless the contributor brings further evidence or a new request.
