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Supreme Court strikes down political party spending limits
By Stetson Miller at KGNS — Sitewide
· June 30, 2026
· 3 min read
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that campaign finance limits on political parties violate the First Amendment, a decision expected to increase the flow of money into the midterm elections.In a 6-3 decision along ideological lines, the justices struck down coordinated spendi...
Key takeaway In a 6-3 decision along ideological lines, the justices struck down coordinated spending limits between federal political candidates and parties.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 3 min
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