Linda Greenhouse on CU: The Court’s “Come Out of the Closet” and Had Its “First Taste of Wine”
Here.
Monthly Archives: February 2010
The Anti-Extortion Rationale for Limiting Contributions to Independent Expenditure Committees
In the course of preparing for my oral argument in San Diego in the challenge to five of its contribution limitations, I had the chance to read closely the dissenting opinion of Judge Michael in the Fourth Circuit case, North … Continue reading
The Reaction of Michigan (home of Austin) to CU
See these FAQs.
“Democrats Revisit Campaign Plans in Wake of Ruling”
The Impact of CU on Indian Tribes
Indian Country Today reports.
“Anti-Abortion PAC Gets Heavy Fine”
That’s currently the top item at CQ MoneyLine.
Adam Winkler on CU and Corporate Speech
Here.
The End of NAMUDNO
Literally (see item 16 for dissolving the district).
“Former FEC Chairman Warns of Fallout From Supreme Court Ruling”
Roll Call reports on the testimony of Bob Lenhard: “A former Federal Election Commission chairman warned Members on Wednesday that a recent Supreme Court decision could eviscerate the Republican National Committee, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and other party-led organizations.”
Gerken on Justice Kennedy’s Emerging Views on Race
Here.
The Latest CU
The Edwards/Conyers proposed constitutional amendment
Vermont gubernatorial candidate Matt Dunne
Lanny Davis
David Schultz… Continue reading
“Ritter And Legislature To Ask Supreme Court For Guidance On Citizens United”
“Voter Suppression in 2010: It Begins Again”
Tova Wang blogs.
Imagine That Dept.
Seeing the uproar over the Court’s decision in Citizens United, imagine the public reaction if the Court had done what a majority appeared to want to do in NAMUDNO—striking down a key portion of the Voting Rights Act.
Indeed, had… Continue reading