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Citizens United was not about campaign contributions. It was about whether or not a corporation could use its funds to create materials denouncing (or praising)
by afarrell 10y ago
Citizens United was not about campaign contributions. It was about whether or not a corporation could use its funds to create materials denouncing (or praising) a candidate for office.
Summary: http://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/citizens-united-v-federal-election-commission/ http://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/citizens-united-v...
Full 183 page opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/09pdf/08-205.pdf https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/09pdf/08-205.pdf