The Stevens dissent in Citizens United explains: If there was ever any significant uncertainty about what counts as the functional equivalent of express advocacy, there has been little doubt about what counts as express advocacy since the “magic words” test of Buckley v. Valeo, 424 U. S. 1, 44, n. 52 (1976) (per curiam). Footnote […]
Month: January 2010
New Jersey changes pay to play
New Jersey’s new Governor issued an executive order on pay to play, found here. Unions contracting with the state now fall under the law and the law also now covers contributions to Legislative Leadership Committees. Here’s a story on the new order. (Via Pay to Play Blog.)
Citizens United and pay to play
Pay to Pay Blog has this interesting post on Citizens United and pay to play laws.