Laws restricting the political activities of corporations are as old as the nation. The key issues involved in Citizens had already been decided the other way in both Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce (1990) and McConnell v. Federal Election Commission (2003).
There would have been nothing newfound in restricting the spending of corporate money on political issues. Yes, even in the case of non-profits.
Laws restricting the political activities of corporations are as old as the nation. The key issues involved in Citizens had already been decided the other way in both Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce (1990) and McConnell v. Federal Election Commission (2003).
There would have been nothing newfound in restricting the spending of corporate money on political issues. Yes, even in the case of non-profits.