The Supreme Court ruled in the case of McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission Wednesday, striking down overall limits on campaign contributions.
According to Reuters and the AP, the court left in place a cap on donations to a single candidate.
Statement by Rose Law Group attorney Evan Bolick: “Today’s Supreme Court decision is a big and necessary step in preserving (and expanding) the role of individual free speech in politics. Though many naysayers are distraught (including Senator John McCain), this decision will allow individuals of all political affiliations to take part in politics across the nation. In my opinion, greater participation is almost never a bad thing. It is important to remember that the Supreme Court left ample room for legislatures to pass laws guarding against corruption, and the decision also did nothing to invalidate any disclosure laws.
“Further, individual donations are still capped at $2,600 per candidate, per election. This decision simply allows individuals to contribute to as many different campaigns as they want, which is something that should absolutely be encouraged. I see no compelling argument that an individual’s voice and financial support should not be allowed to ring out across the nation, especially when those same decision-makers shape the future of all Americans.
“The Supreme Court recognized this very principle today and allowed every person to be as active in politics as they wish to be. As Chief Justice John Roberts astutely noted, “Money in politics may at times seem repugnant to some, but so too does much of what the First Amendment vigorously protects.”
