Citizens United v. Fed. Elections Commission: Oral ArgumentsSCOTUS Blog carries this description of today’s argument in Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commission and the apparent reactions of each of the justices. Issue: Whether federal campaign finance laws apply to a critical film about Senator Hillary Clinton intended to be shown in theaters and on-demand to cable subscribers. After hearing argument, the Court ordered re-argument, to focus on the constitutionality of limiting corporations’ independent spending during campaigns for the Presidency and Congress. Briefs, Filings, and more information here. More documents available at the James Madison Center – see case link in the left hand navigation bar. This post may be updated. |
