Citizens United.
conservative 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Trump eviscerates guardrails of US constitutional democracy regarding campaign finance and corporate spending.Well supported5 reports3 developments inside
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Musk used funds to support Republican candidates while a Montana measure seeks to challenge Citizens United's effects.Some support1 report
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Unlimited donations bolstered Trump's political base, alongside regulations governing spending by Super PACs funded by industry.Well supported8 reports4 developments inside
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Don Leonard demands action regarding corporate spending on November 11, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Bridge Michigan is identifying election issues in the state of Michigan, including concerns regarding political influence from outside groups.Well supported6 reports4 developments inside
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Independent campaigns in Alaska are pushing to overturn Citizens United while candidates run for the House seat.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Montana political actors are reacting to the Citizens United decision through state initiatives and legal commentary.Well supported6 reports
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A proposed amendment seeks to remove corporate rights doctrines.Some support1 report
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A manifesto was released demanding the abolition of Social Security and Medicare, overturning corporate influence, and calling for Trump's impeachment.Some support2 reports
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A local race in Bucks County is challenging corporate influence while a politician addresses national health policy.Some support1 report
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Dark money issues in Colorado are attributed to the Citizens United decision.Some support1 report
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Citizens United law has increased the amount of money involved in politics in Park County.Some support1 report
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Citizens United calls for ending the Iran war, supporting Ukraine, and re-establishing a Good Neighbor policy toward Canada.Some support1 report
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The Washington Supreme Court ruled on the state's political structure, confirming Island County's status within the state while addressing corporate donations under Citizens United.Well supported3 reports
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The Indian National Congress must respond to corruption concerns related to federal procurement and potential campaign finance law changes.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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John Rowland's scandal in Connecticut prompted a Citizens' Election Process (CEP) advocated by Joshua Foley, amid Super PAC activity.Some support1 report
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Charlane Oliver introduced a proposal in Hawaii to limit spending following the Citizens United decision.Some support1 report
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The Federal Trade Commission allowed unlimited spending to influence elections.Some support1 report
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Chuck Todd, as a Chief White House correspondent, was involved in a conflict between his network and Citizens United in 2012.Some support1 report
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Citizens United made an independent expenditure in Laguna Beach.Some support1 report
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A Hawaiian law seeks to bypass Citizens United precedent while former staff ties connect a think tank to the Federal Election Commission.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Hawaii lawmakers challenged the Citizens United ruling, while the Chamber of Commerce sued to block the state's election law.Some support1 report
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Ideological divide in political funding sources involving George Soros and Citizens United.Some support1 report
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Angie Craig campaigned across Minnesota for the Senate race and advocated for banning super PACs and Citizens United.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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A town hall was held in Breckenridge, Minnesota, where a candidate sought an amendment to overturn Citizens United.Some support2 reports
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A 2010 ruling related to Citizens United is influencing state election outcomes in Tennessee.Some support1 report
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A ballot initiative in Montana was launched to redefine and limit corporate political spending.Some support2 reports
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The FEC regulated elections impacted by a ruling, leading to the formation of a new organization.Some support2 reports
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Steven Bradley critiques political structures that are protected by the influence of Citizens United.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Critique of political corruption involving Citizens United and the state of Utah is noted.Some support1 report
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Whitehouse criticized the Supreme Court's overreach on mail-in voting, while the court enabled Citizens United precedent through inaction.Some support2 reports
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Andy Beshear called to overturn Citizens United and advocated for abolishing the Electoral College.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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A case involving Citizens United established the de facto legal status of corporations as persons, allowing unlimited corporate slush-funding of political causes in Santa Clara County.Some support2 reports
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Legislation responds to Citizens United decision involving Joe Webster.Some support1 report
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Legal strategies promoting corporate power regulation are being advanced, countering Citizens United, with Hawaii following Montana's initiatives.Well supported9 reports6 developments inside
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Theory aims to defang Citizens United ruling.Some support2 reports
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Calls are underway for an end to US military aid and for the repeal of Citizens United.Some support2 reports
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Lawrence Lessig discusses how outside spending affects elections in Michigan and New York.Some support1 report
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Court tested limits of presidential power vs corporate influence.Well supported5 reports2 developments inside
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An initiative involving Citizens United has started in a rural county of Maine.Some support1 report
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The shift to super PAC dominance and unlimited spending coordination is underway, involving high-profile figures like Ron DeSantis and John Kasich.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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A political group in Sarasota County invoked Citizens United rights.Some support1 report
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Jonathan Bolton argued that Super PACs challenge existing legal precedent.Some support1 report
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On July 28, 2026, Citizens United was noted for establishing a status quo of legal bribery. Abdul El-Sayed is a public health official in the Democratic Party, while Dana Bash is a journalist for CNN.Some support1 report
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A proposal has been introduced in Michigan involving DTE Energy and Citizens United.Some support3 reports
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The Supreme Court reviewed spending involving Al Gore, defining campaign finance limits in a new ruling.Well supported13 reports1 development inside
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Mary Ellen Klas argues in the Bulletin column regarding Act 11, which relates to the Citizens United case.Some support1 report
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Epstein's wealth and influence, linked to a spending deluge following the Citizens United decision, and his close friendship with Trump.Well supported4 reports
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Lawsuits regarding spending caps are underway, involving JD Vance and the two Republican committees, with Brett Kavanaugh writing the majority opinion supporting the case based on Citizens United precedent.Some support1 report
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Turek proposes overturning Citizens United doctrine while seeking to represent Iowa in Congress.Some support1 report
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Kavanaugh's decision opened door to unlimited spending.Well supported40 reports1 development inside
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Kavanaugh's ruling, mirroring Citizens United precedent, allows more money in Platner's Maine Senate race, with Kagan dissenting.Some support1 report
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The confluence of Anthony Kennedy's opinion, Trump's rise, and the conservative supermajority enabled independent spending, which was reported by the Associated Press.Some support7 reports
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JD Vance participates in a lawsuit regarding spending limits, while presidential orders challenge established campaign finance precedents.Some support1 report
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Maxwell Frost published an interview on Substack where he called for an end to Citizens United's dominance.Some support1 report
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Ken Paxton sued ActBlue over contributions as the company faced scrutiny from the House Committee and due to a response from Hawaii law regarding Citizens United.Some support1 report
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A ruling in Connecticut allows unlimited money in elections.Some support1 report
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Ken Paxton and John Cornyn are facing a primary fight in Texas, with campaign spending and Citizens United issues dominating the media landscape.Some support2 reports
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The Center for American Progress linked a recent decision to the growing rich/poor gap.Well supported3 reports
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A coalition group in Michigan is supporting a ballot initiative that challenges the precedent set by the Citizens United decision.Some support1 report1 development inside
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What's reaching Citizens United
Events traced to Citizens United, step by step, newest firstAround Citizens United this week
News at the entities that move Citizens United most-
supreme court StructuralSupreme Court examined SAT's powers and addressed arguments from a Clearing Corporation on November 1, 2026.Moves Citizens United
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Congress OperationalThe FAA blamed Congress for a lack of funding, which resulted in ground stops affecting American Airlines flights.Moves Citizens United
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Montana OperationalThe Montana Republican Party challenged a new election law, which was reported by the Montana Free Press.Moves Citizens United
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Hawaii OperationalBuyers in Hawaii and Michigan are benefiting from strategic timing in the current market.Moves Citizens United
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Elon Musk OperationalDonald Trump opposes Alaska's voting system while Elon Musk and Ruth Hall support repeal efforts in the state.Moves Citizens United
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Andy Beshear OperationalGovernor Andy Beshear conferred a Kentucky Colonel commission in Kentucky.Moves Citizens United
Connections
The 40 strongest of 109, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Federal Election Commission Structural
Citizens United's legal precedent fundamentally defines the regulatory scope and operational challenges of the Federal Election Commission.
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Anthony Kennedy Structural
Anthony Kennedy's majority opinion enabled Citizens United's ability to engage in independent spending.
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Michigan Operational
Michigan's political initiatives actively challenge and are influenced by the legal precedents and outside spending of Citizens United.
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Congress Operational
Congress and political actors actively challenge the influence of the Citizens United doctrine, which previously shaped congressional spending limits.
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supreme court Structural
The Supreme Court formally regulates and interprets the legal precedents established by Citizens United regarding campaign finance.
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Montana Operational
Montana actively legislates and challenges the legal influence of Citizens United, while the ruling impacts the state's economic environment.
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Donald Trump Operational
Citizens United's corporate influence provides political power to Trump, whose actions frequently challenge established legal precedents.
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Brett Kavanaugh Operational
Kavanaugh's judicial opinions actively build upon, challenge, and apply the legal precedents established by the Citizens United case regarding campaign finance.
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Anthony Kennedy Structural
Anthony Kennedy's judicial opinion established the legal precedent that enabled Citizens United to engage in independent political spending.
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United States of America Operational
The organization operates within the U.S. political system, leveraging its structure to influence elections and policy.
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Hawaii Operational
Hawaii is actively passing legislation to limit or circumvent the political influence derived from Citizens United's legal precedents.
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Elon Musk Operational
Elon Musk actively utilizes the legal framework represented by Citizens United to fund political activities and support related policies.
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Andy Beshear Operational
Andy Beshear is actively challenging and proposing the overturning of Citizens United's influence and rulings.
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Alaska Operational
Citizens United actively operates within Alaska's political landscape, influencing policy and being subject to state regulations.
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Bernie Sanders Operational
Sanders actively opposes the legal and political effects of Citizens United, calling for its repeal.
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MONTANA Operational
Citizens United is facing political initiatives and legal challenges in Montana aimed at restricting corporate contributions.
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Ohio Transactional
A lawsuit was filed in Ohio regarding campaign finance involving Citizens United.
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National Republican Senatorial Committee Operational
Citizens United's decisions and rulings influence the operational environment and tracking of the National Republican Senatorial Committee.
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End Citizens United Structural
End Citizens United was formed and operates in response to the legal precedent established by Citizens United.
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Center for American Progress Operational
Center for American Progress actively challenges and attempts to mitigate the political and social effects of the Citizens United ruling.
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Joe Mitchell Transactional
Mitchell is actively seeking to overturn the legal precedents established by Citizens United.
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JD Vance Transactional
JD Vance is involved in a lawsuit challenging spending limits associated with Citizens United.
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Roberts Transactional
Roberts was involved in the decision-making process regarding controversial cases involving Citizens United.
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Republican Party Operational
The operational model and legal challenges initiated by Citizens United are seen as setting political precedents influencing the Republican Party's operational environment.
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state Structural
The state imposes regulations that restrict the corporate donation activities of Citizens United.
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Minnesota Operational
Minnesota political actors are actively seeking constitutional amendments to overturn the influence of Citizens United.
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Democratic Party Operational
Citizens United's established status quo of legal bribery influences the operational environment of the Democratic Party.
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James Talarico Operational
James Talarico's campaign promises and aims are framed as a direct challenge to the rulings and influence of Citizens United.
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Colorado Structural
Colorado's legal ruling permits unrestricted corporate political spending, which impacts Citizens United's operations.
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Tom Steyer Structural
Tom Steyer's spending limits are functionally influenced by decisions made by Citizens United.
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Republicans Structural
Citizens United's legal decision allowing corporate spending structurally influences the political environment of the Republican party.
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Paige Beauchemin Operational
Paige Beauchemin is actively seeking to overturn the legal standing or influence of Citizens United.
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Texas Operational
Citizens United actively influences the political and media landscape of Texas through targeted campaigns and political action.
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Angie Craig Operational
Angie Craig actively seeks to regulate and ban the activities of Citizens United and super PACs.
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Donavan McKinney Operational
Donavan McKinney actively opposes the decisions of Citizens United.
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Bucks County Operational
Local political races in Bucks County involve challenges to corporate influence.
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Constitutional Union Party Operational
A political measure seeks to counteract the effects and influence of Citizens United.
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Pramila Jayapal Operational
Pramila Jayapal is associated with a proposed amendment seeking to remove corporate rights doctrines related to Citizens United.
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Charles Booker Operational
Charles Booker actively opposes decisions made by Citizens United.
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Leonard Operational
Leonard is actively seeking to overturn Citizens United.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
6 events- Musk used funds to support Republican candidates while a Montana measure seeks to challenge Citizens United's effects.
- Don Leonard demands action regarding corporate spending on November 11, 2026.
- Independent campaigns in Alaska are pushing to overturn Citizens United while candidates run for the House seat.
- A proposed amendment seeks to remove corporate rights doctrines.
- A local race in Bucks County is challenging corporate influence while a politician addresses national health policy.
- Dark money issues in Colorado are attributed to the Citizens United decision.
October 2026
9 events- A manifesto was released demanding the abolition of Social Security and Medicare, overturning corporate influence, and calling for Trump's impeachment.
- Citizens United law has increased the amount of money involved in politics in Park County.
- Citizens United calls for ending the Iran war, supporting Ukraine, and re-establishing a Good Neighbor policy toward Canada.
- The Indian National Congress must respond to corruption concerns related to federal procurement and potential campaign finance law changes.
- John Rowland's scandal in Connecticut prompted a Citizens' Election Process (CEP) advocated by Joshua Foley, amid Super PAC activity.
- Charlane Oliver introduced a proposal in Hawaii to limit spending following the Citizens United decision.
- The Federal Trade Commission allowed unlimited spending to influence elections.
- Chuck Todd, as a Chief White House correspondent, was involved in a conflict between his network and Citizens United in 2012.
- Citizens United made an independent expenditure in Laguna Beach.
September 2026
6 events- Montana political actors are reacting to the Citizens United decision through state initiatives and legal commentary.
- Hawaii lawmakers challenged the Citizens United ruling, while the Chamber of Commerce sued to block the state's election law.
- Ideological divide in political funding sources involving George Soros and Citizens United.
- A town hall was held in Breckenridge, Minnesota, where a candidate sought an amendment to overturn Citizens United.
- A 2010 ruling related to Citizens United is influencing state election outcomes in Tennessee.
- The FEC regulated elections impacted by a ruling, leading to the formation of a new organization.
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August 2026
11 events- Angie Craig campaigned across Minnesota for the Senate race and advocated for banning super PACs and Citizens United.
- Steven Bradley critiques political structures that are protected by the influence of Citizens United.
- Critique of political corruption involving Citizens United and the state of Utah is noted.
- Whitehouse criticized the Supreme Court's overreach on mail-in voting, while the court enabled Citizens United precedent through inaction.
- Andy Beshear called to overturn Citizens United and advocated for abolishing the Electoral College.
- A case involving Citizens United established the de facto legal status of corporations as persons, allowing unlimited corporate slush-funding of political causes in Santa Clara County.
- Legislation responds to Citizens United decision involving Joe Webster.
- Theory aims to defang Citizens United ruling.
- Lawrence Lessig discusses how outside spending affects elections in Michigan and New York.
- An initiative involving Citizens United has started in a rural county of Maine.
- A political group in Sarasota County invoked Citizens United rights.
July 2026
14 events- Bridge Michigan is identifying election issues in the state of Michigan, including concerns regarding political influence from outside groups.
- The Washington Supreme Court ruled on the state's political structure, confirming Island County's status within the state while addressing corporate donations under Citizens United.
- Calls are underway for an end to US military aid and for the repeal of Citizens United.
- Court tested limits of presidential power vs corporate influence.
- The shift to super PAC dominance and unlimited spending coordination is underway, involving high-profile figures like Ron DeSantis and John Kasich.
- Jonathan Bolton argued that Super PACs challenge existing legal precedent.
- On July 28, 2026, Citizens United was noted for establishing a status quo of legal bribery. Abdul El-Sayed is a public health official in the Democratic Party, while Dana Bash is a journalist for CNN.
- A proposal has been introduced in Michigan involving DTE Energy and Citizens United.
- Mary Ellen Klas argues in the Bulletin column regarding Act 11, which relates to the Citizens United case.
- Epstein's wealth and influence, linked to a spending deluge following the Citizens United decision, and his close friendship with Trump.
- Lawsuits regarding spending caps are underway, involving JD Vance and the two Republican committees, with Brett Kavanaugh writing the majority opinion supporting the case based on Citizens United precedent.
- Turek proposes overturning Citizens United doctrine while seeking to represent Iowa in Congress.
- Kavanaugh's ruling, mirroring Citizens United precedent, allows more money in Platner's Maine Senate race, with Kagan dissenting.
- The confluence of Anthony Kennedy's opinion, Trump's rise, and the conservative supermajority enabled independent spending, which was reported by the Associated Press.
June 2026
14 events- Trump eviscerates guardrails of US constitutional democracy regarding campaign finance and corporate spending.
- Unlimited donations bolstered Trump's political base, alongside regulations governing spending by Super PACs funded by industry.
- A Hawaiian law seeks to bypass Citizens United precedent while former staff ties connect a think tank to the Federal Election Commission.
- A ballot initiative in Montana was launched to redefine and limit corporate political spending.
- Legal strategies promoting corporate power regulation are being advanced, countering Citizens United, with Hawaii following Montana's initiatives.
- The Supreme Court reviewed spending involving Al Gore, defining campaign finance limits in a new ruling.
- Kavanaugh's decision opened door to unlimited spending.
- JD Vance participates in a lawsuit regarding spending limits, while presidential orders challenge established campaign finance precedents.
- Maxwell Frost published an interview on Substack where he called for an end to Citizens United's dominance.
- Ken Paxton sued ActBlue over contributions as the company faced scrutiny from the House Committee and due to a response from Hawaii law regarding Citizens United.
- A ruling in Connecticut allows unlimited money in elections.
- Ken Paxton and John Cornyn are facing a primary fight in Texas, with campaign spending and Citizens United issues dominating the media landscape.
- The Center for American Progress linked a recent decision to the growing rich/poor gap.
- A coalition group in Michigan is supporting a ballot initiative that challenges the precedent set by the Citizens United decision.