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The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, a case some say could lead to the overturning of campaign contribution limits on corporations. The decision could have far-reaching implications in federal elections. You can hear the arguments on C-SPAN3 and see a live blog by Professor Richard L. Hasen of Loyola Law School and the Election Law Journal.
The case centers on a narrow question about whether federal campaign finance laws apply to a film that was critical of Hillary Clinton while she was running for president. But the court is using the case to consider the broader question of whether campaign contribution limits on corporations are constitutional.
If you just can’t get enough of the topic, Professor Hasen will be answering reader questions at 1 p.m. MST at Politico’s Arena.
This post has been corrected. Originally we reported that you would be able to watch the oral arguments; only the audio is being broadcast.
