WXVT reports on today’s upcoming hearing in Cao v. Federal Election Commission. One issue in Monday’s hearing before U.S. District Judge Ginger Berrigan is whether key issues in the case should go straight to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals – in effect putting the case on a faster track to the Supreme Court. More […]
Category: Const Law Issues
National Journal’s preview of Citizens United opinion
National Journal, behind its pay wall, offers views on what Citizens United could mean for reform proponents. Advocates of campaign finance reform are mapping their next steps if the Supreme Court overturns two precedents that limit the way that corporations can spend money on elections.
Mark your calendars for Citizens United days
The Times has the latest on when Citizens United might be announced. There are two more occasions before Thanksgiving when decisions are possible: Tuesday, Nov. 10, and Monday, Nov. 16. The 9th is a Monday.