Supreme Court strikes cap on aggregate political contributions

Justices strike down political donor limits

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In another blow to federal election laws, the Supreme Court on Wednesday eliminated limits on the total amount people can donate to various political campaigns in a single election season. However, the court left intact the current $5,200 limit on how much an individual can give to any single candidate. At issue is whether those regulations in the Federal Election Campaign Act violate the First Amendment rights of contributors. The divided 5-4 ruling could have an immediate impact on November's congressional midterm elections, and add another layer of high-stakes spending in the crowded political arena.

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