Theory aims to defang Citizens United ruling.
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Updated Aug 12
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What happened
Theory aims to defang Citizens United ruling.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutKeep exploring
Part of
Legal strategies promoting corporate power regulation are being advanced, countering Citizens United, with Hawaii following Montana's initiatives.Also in this story
- Mary Ellen Klas argues in the Bulletin column regarding Act 11, which relates to the Citizens United case.
- National Republican Senatorial Committee challenged Hawaii state law concerning campaign finance.
- The Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission appoints a new leader and continues to regulate Hawaiian Electric and utility cooperatives.
- Hawaii has filed lawsuits against ExxonMobil and Shell regarding deceptive marketing practices.
The entities involved
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Center for American Progress
progressive think tank in the United States
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Citizens United
conservative 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization