RAVES FOR OPINION. WE. “Ho pointed out that contribution limits prohibit the exercise of protected First Amendment rights to support candidates and voice political views even when there is no corruption whatsoever. Adding a badly needed dose of realism, Ho wrote, ‘Countless Americans contribute for no other reason than to support candidates who share their […]
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3.28.18 political law links
CA: FUNDS DONATED. SDUT. “County Board of Supervisors candidate Bonnie Dumanis has given $15,000 to a community safety fund over the past three years and is offering receipts from the charitable donations as evidence that she has unloaded any tainted money from a federal campaign-finance case.” CA: FAMILY SUPPORT. MB. “Eleni Kounalakis’ bid to become California lieutenant […]
3.27.18 political law links
FREE SPEECH STATES. WSJ. “America’s media are obsessed with Washington, but in our federal system much of the law-writing takes place in the 50 states. This is one reason to welcome a new index detailing how well each state protects the First Amendment right to engage in political speech.” TREVOR POTTER SPOTLIGHT. BUS. “According to […]