MA USA Undo Restriction of Political Campaign Donations

MA USA Undo Restriction of Political Campaign Donations

U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ( 2/4 ) overall restriction on the amount of funds that can be given to the donors of American political campaigns .

U.S. Supreme Court has scrapped restrictions on the total amount of funds that can be given to the donors of American political campaigns , ruling that such restrictions violated the state constitution that guarantees freedom of expression .

Until now donors can contribute to candidates and political activities as much as you want as long as it does not exceed the total amount of 123.300 dollars . The Supreme Court said that restriction does not apply anymore .

The decision is likely to give the richest contributors greater role in the political process through large donations to a number of candidates and groups who want to change the minds of voters for or against government policy . Individual donors in America contribute millions of dollars annually to groups that are not subject to restrictions on the amount of campaign funds .

The verdict was taken by 5 judges favor and 4 against the judge , according to the party line . These five justices appointed by a majority of more conservative Republican president , while the other four are more liberal judges appointed by Democratic presidents .

Chairman of the Supreme Court justices , John Roberts writing the opinion of the Supreme Court rejected the administration of President Barack Obama that the restriction is necessary contribution to the fight against corruption in politics .

First Amendment U.S. Constitution protects freedom of expression . Supreme Court Justice Robert said if the amendment was to protect , as it should be , burning the American flag , demonstrations at funerals and parades Nazis , " The first amendment protects freedom clear political campaigns although there is much opposition " .VOA