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Lawrence Lessig Thinks the Supreme Court Will End SuperPACs

Opening Arguments

CHAPTER

Navigating Campaign Finance and Originalism

This chapter examines the intricacies of campaign finance laws and the evolving understanding of corruption beyond mere exchanges for favors. It highlights the tensions between originalist judicial philosophies and contemporary political reform efforts, as well as personal anecdotes from experiences within the Supreme Court. The narrative ultimately advocates for a return to the original meanings of pivotal constitutional amendments to combat political corruption and support a more equitable system.

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