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Citizens United v FEC

Citizens United v FEC

FromCivics 101


Citizens United v FEC

FromCivics 101

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Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Apr 12, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Today we explain one of the most controversial Supreme Court decisions in modern history; the case that defined campaign donations as speech and therefore protected under the First Amendment, regardless of who made them. This episode explains the history of the case, PACs, Super PACs, the ruling, the effect of the decision on our campaign system, as well as some common misconceptions. Our guides through the case are Professor Jeff Bone from Saint Joseph's University, Maggie Severns from Grid, and Professor Hye Young You from New York University. 
Released:
Apr 12, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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