WebFeb 4, 2016 · The Federal Election Commission (FEC) respect fully submits this supplemental brief in response to this Court's order of June 29, 2009. For the reasons set forth below, this case is an unsuitable vehicle in which to re-examine either Austin v. Michigan State Chamber of Commerce, 494 U.S. 652 (1990), or the relevant portion of … WebCitizens United ("Citizens") is a non-profit corporation with the stated purpose of being "dedicated to restoring our government to citizens' control [t]hrough the combination of education, advocacy, and grass roots organization." Prior to the 2008 primary elections, Citizens produced a documentary titled Hillary: The Movie ("The Movie") using funds …
McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission Oyez
WebApr 2, 2014 · McCutcheon and the other plaintiffs sued the Federal Election Commission, arguing that the aggregate limit violated the First Amendment by failing to serve a "cognizable government interest" and being prohibitively low. The district court held that the aggregate limit served government interests by preventing corruption or the appearance … Webv TABLE OF AUTHORITIES Page(s) CASES Bond v. United States, 572 U.S. 844 (2014) ..... 13 Citizens United v. FEC, how far down is the nasdaq this year
Citizens United v. FEC - Brief (Merits) OSG Department of Justice
WebFeb 1, 2010 · FEC (Supreme Court) February 1, 2010. On January 21, 2010, the Supreme Court issued a ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commissio n overruling an earlier decision, Austin v. Michigan State Chamber of Comm erce (Austin), that allowed prohibitions on independent expenditures by corporations. The Court also overruled the … WebFeb 7, 2024 · Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, 558 U.S. 310 (2010) Significance: States cannot place limits on the amount of money corporations, unions, or PACs use for electioneering communications, as long as the group does not directly align itself with a candidate. WebCitizens United, rather than remain silent, chose to challenge the FEC’s application of the law. IJ in turn submitted two amicus briefs to the U.S. Supreme Court to support the … hierarchy folder