CU THERE. CCP. “On the fifth anniversary of the Citizens United ruling, top journalists will interview a variety of experts to explore the impact of the case on politics, liberals and the future of the First Amendment.” NEW SUPER PAC. The Hill. “Republicans with ties to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) have formed a […]
Month: January 2015
1-20 political law links
SUPREME REVIEW. CBS. “Five years after the Supreme Court freed corporations and labor unions to spend freely in federal elections, the justices will hear arguments Tuesday in Williams-Yulee’s challenge to the Florida rules, which she says violate her right to speak freely.” PROBE SOUGHT. Newsleader.com. “The Republican Party of Virginia filed a formal ethics complaint […]
Fri. political law links
PAY TO PLAY AND 16. NBC. “The SEC rules can be fuzzy and even experts say it’s not always entirely clear which donations trigger a violation. Determining which officials are covered by the rules requires a deep reading of state law. And while donations to outside groups — like the leadership PAC Christie is reportedly […]