- Challenged spending limits as a First Amendment violation, leading to a ruling that invalidates campaign finance caps.
- Kavanaugh's decision opened door to unlimited spending.
Kavanaugh's ruling, mirroring Citizens United precedent, allows more money in Platner's Maine Senate race, with Kagan dissenting.
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Updated Jul 1
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What happened
Kavanaugh's ruling, mirroring Citizens United precedent, allows more money in Platner's Maine Senate race, with Kagan dissenting.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Brett Kavanaugh
U.S. Supreme Court justice since 2018 (born 1965)
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Citizens United
conservative 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization
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Graham Platner
American oyster farmer, harbormaster, and political candidate
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