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Anniversary of U.S. Supreme Court Citizens United Decision

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On January 21, 2010 the U.S. Supreme Court handed down the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision.

This controversial decision said that the freedom of speech clause of the First Amendment prohibits the government from restricting independent expenditures for political campaigns by corporations, including for-profits, nonprofit organizations, labor unions, and other kinds of associations.

The League of Women Voters works every day to protect voter rights and defend democracy.

Read more about the Citizens United decision in
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Tuesday, January 21, 2025

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