Buckley v. Valeo
Buckley v. Valeo, 424 U.S. 1 (1976)
⚖ COURT DECISIONcampaign finance· 1976
What the Court Ruled
Supreme Court upheld contribution limits to political campaigns but struck down expenditure limits as unconstitutional restrictions on free speech. Established the framework that money spent on political communication is protected speech under the First Amendment.
The Vote
7–1 · Opinion: Per Curiam · Dissent: White (partial)
Key Justices
→ Per Curiam · Majority Opinion
Sources: Congress.gov · VoteView · FRED
In the Years Following
Economic indicators related to this decision, showing 5 years before through 10 years after.
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