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Citizens United and the Battle for Free Speech in America
Analyzes the recent Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC, surveys the relevant history of campaign finance laws in relation to the Court’s decision, and discusses the significance of the ruling for the future of free speech.
About the Author
Steve Simpson is a senior attorney at the Institute for Justice in Arlington, Virginia. He litigates campaign finance and other First Amendment cases nationwide. His writings have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, Legal Times, and many other publications. The views expressed in this article are his own.
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