Playing Politics
Buckley v. Valeo (1976)
Ruling that limits on election spending in the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 are unconstitutional.
NY Law offers a critical analysis of case, including arguments of both sides, opinions, consequences, possible modifications, etc.
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US News offers a dissenting perspective for case to be overturned after 40+ year ruling
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Bush v. Gore (2000)
Ruling that the state of Florida's court-ordered manual recount of vote ballots in the 2000 presidential election violated the 14th amendment and was therefore unconstitutional.
Oyez offers audio, background and conclusion of this case |
New Yorker offers a reflection of the case, on the 10th anniversary of ruling |
Citizens United v. SEC (2010)
Decision stating First Amendment (Freedom of Speech clause) does not limit political campaign fund contributions from corporations and labor unions.
NPR offers a page of links, from the complete Supreme Court decision ruling, and articles relating to its consequences
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CPI offers an analysis of how the Citizens United decision be undone
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