
Mensch On The Bench
Strict Scrutiny
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The First Amendment and the Millionaires Amendment
Oledo v. Davis is a less known campaign finance case, but one that could have big implications for the future of our democracy. Oledo: Congress certainly believes thereis legitimate reason for post election contributions. But even if they are just what the government has called make up contributions, designed for no purpose other than to associate,. now exercise the first right to associate with the winner. The court basically deals this death blow to the whole idea that it's permissible for congress to try to do any kind of equaliz on and lays the groundwork in lots of ways for citizens united.
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