US Supreme Court Ruling: FEC v. Ted Cruz for Senate

In a decision that has real ramifications to American campaign finance law, the US Supreme Court ruled in Federal Election Commission v. Ted Cruz for Senate that candidates can now repay personal campaign loans with post election donations, even beyond the $250,000 cap. This ruling undermines the integrity of the democratic process.

US Supreme Court Ruling: Americans for Prosperity Foundation v. Bonta

In Americans for Prosperity Foundation v. Bonta (2021), the US Supreme Court struck down California’s requirement that not for profits disclose the names and addresses of their major donors to the state Attorney General. This might sound like an obscure legal battle over bereucracy and paperwork, but the implications go further, especially in regards to privacy and how government handles sensitive data.

US Supreme Court Ruling: Citizens United v. FEC

In 2010, the US Supreme Court handed down a significant decision in regards to modern American constitutional law: Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. This ruling didn't just change law, it changed the way elections are financed, the influence of money in politics, and how we understand the First Amendment in the 21st century.