WASHINGTON --- In a contentious split decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has pushed back on decades of congressional action and legal precedent to lift limits on how much money, in total, donors can contribute to federal election campaigns. Critics warn that the move, which will impact both state and federal elections, will significantly increase
McCutcheon Decision Gives Ultra-rich Unfettered Access To Political Candidates
In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court essentially overturns decades of precedent to effectively eliminate limits on individual contributions to federal election campaigns.