Jeffco League of Women Voters January Unit Meeting on Campaign FInance 1/12

PRESS RELEASE For immediate release
Dec. 28, 2015
Contact: Ellen Stiner
303-526-7446 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

FOR USE IN FOOTHILLS AND GOLDEN

Do limitations on campaign contributions curtail free speech?

The U.S. League of Women Voters is working to update its position on campaign financing by including First Amendment issues not addressed in its current position. To fill that gap, the LWVUS is seeking consensus from members on an amended position, in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United case ruling that struck down most campaign contribution limitations. That ruling cites the supremacy of First Amendment rights and believes free speech is curtailed when money to disseminate that speech is curtailed. The Jeffco LWV will address this at a 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, public meeting at Highland Rescue Team Ambulance District, 317 S. Lookout Mountain Rd., Golden, 80401. Call Janet at 303-674-7755 for information. An evening meeting also is available; call 720-254-5741.

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