Category Archives: campaign finance
“U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to Montana campaign finance law”
Bozeman Daily Chronicle:
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a case that challenged Montana’s law on disclosing the spending for political ads within 60 days of an election.In August 2019, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of … Continue reading
“China’s hidden targeting of Donald Trump one reason Facebook needs new cybersecurity approach; Too many loopholes exist for bad actors to influence our elections. It’s time for Facebook to get serious about closing them.”
Laura Edelson and Sheila Krumholz oped in USA Today.
“IRS Rule Change Could Aid Foreign Election Meddling, Critics Say”
Bloomberg:
Transparency advocates are looking for a legislative fix after the IRS approved a rule they say opens the door to allow politically active nonprofits to take foreign money to influence U.S. elections, without being detected.“At a time when… Continue reading
“FEC’s Prosecutorial Discretion Considered by Federal Court, Again”
Wiley analysis.
Nevada: “Former MedMen marijuana executive alleges manager pressured him into illegal contribution to Sisolak”
The Nevada Independent reports.
“Senate confirms Trump appointee to Federal Election Commission, restoring panel’s voting quorum for the first time since August”
WaPo:
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed a conservative Texas lawyer nominated by President Trump to the Federal Election Commission, restoring a voting quorum on the agency for the first time since August amid a mounting backlog of complaints and requests… Continue reading
“Taking government money? Disclose your political spending: Companies should opt for transparency now more than ever”
Bruce Freed NYDN oped.
“Push to Revive FEC Could Curb Court Action on Campaign Finance”
Ken Doyle:
Advocates of stricter campaign finance law enforcement fear a Senate Republican push to restore a quorum on the Federal Election Commission could thwart their ability to pursue alleged violations in court.The Senate Rules and Administration Committee is expected… Continue reading
“Taking the Lead in Adopting Political Transparency in the COVID-19 Crisis”
“James Madison, Citizens United, and the Constitutional Problem of Corruption”
Tony Gaughan has posted this draft on SSRN (American U. L. Rev.). Here is the abstract:
One of the most controversial decisions in the modern history of the Supreme Court is Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. In a 5-4… Continue reading
“Supreme Court Delivers a Blow to Secret Campaign Spending”
Ciara Torres-Spelliscy blogs.
“Joe Biden Starts General Election Nearly $187 Million Behind Trump”
NYT:
Joseph R. Biden Jr. and the Democratic Party could raise almost $1 million every single day between now and November, and he would still barely catch up to what President Trump and the Republican Party had in the… Continue reading
“Bloomberg’s final bill: $1B for a 104-day campaign”
Politico:
Mike Bloomberg ended his ill-fated presidential bid on March 4, but his campaign still shelled out nine figures last month anyway, taking his total spending over $1 billion in a losing run for the Democratic nomination.The billionaire’s campaign… Continue reading