Freedom of expression


In year 2010 the Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, held that some government restrictions on corporate funding of independent political broadcasts in candidate elections were unconstitutional (Citizens United versus Federal Election Commission). This controversial decision has been greeted with calls to overturn it by amending the Constitution. Respond to this 3 part question in your initial post:

Describe the rationale of the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United (the majority opinion by Justice Kennedy).

Describe the rationale of Justice Steven's dissenting opinion.

Assess both the majority and minority rationales. Describe and validate your assessment by drawing on prior Supreme Court interpretations of the 1st Amendment.

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