Did the Supreme Court’s Ruling in Citizens United Corrupt American Politics?
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Did the Supreme Court’s Ruling in Citizens United Corrupt American Politics?
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The Supreme Court ‘s 2010 ruling in Citizens United v FEC declared the First Amendment prohibits the government from restricting independent financial contributions. In subsequent years wealthy individuals, large corporations, and special interest groups poured billions of dollars into political campaigns. Candidates that received those hefty donations often dominated political communications. They overwhelmed the voices of ordinary citizens.
What ‘s the story behind that decision? How did five justices in the majority and four in the minority argue their case?
This personality-based history focuses on the role of a few key individuals whose ideas and actions played major roles in the leadup to Citizens United v FEC. The program also shows how that controversial ruling made an impact in recent elections.