Justices Strike Down ‘Millionaire’s Amendment’
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 Thursday the Federal Election Commission's "millionaire's amendment" violates the First Amendment by allowing House and Senate candidates to accept larger contributions if their opponent spends personal funds.
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Supreme Court Rules on Three Free Speech Cases
The Supreme Court ruled Monday on three First Amendment cases dealing with a high school student, campaign ads and faith-based initiatives. Legal expert Marcia Coyle talks about their implications.
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Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Restricting Campaign Ads
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on a part of the McCain-Feingold campaign finance law that, under certain conditions, bars campaign ads by interest groups close to elections. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal discusses the case.
McCain-Feingold Clears Major Hurdle
The U.S. Senate rejected one of the final amendments standing in the way of adoption of the McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform bill.
A coalition of liberal reformers and campaign finance opponents came together to pass an amendment over the objections of Sens. McCain and Feingold.
