The Montana Supreme Court has defied the US Supreme Court by upholding state law - the 1912 Corrupt Practices Act - which places limits on corporate contributions, the exact thing that the US Supreme Court found to violate free speech rights in the increasingly infamous Citizens United decision.
The Montana law was passed as a direct consequence of corruption instigated by corporations - copper companies primarily - doing business in the state. The state claims that this is still an issue justifying limits of corporate election financing. The case will be appealed to the Supreme Court, which has the opportunity to revisit it previous ruling.
For further info:
- Montana High Court Says 'Citizens United' Does Not Apply In Big Sky State.
- Montana State Supreme Court: Citizens United Not Welcome Here.
- The Beginning of the End of Citizens United?
