South Carolina Campaign Finance Law Struck Down

On September 13, U.S. District Court Judge Terry L. Wooten, a Bush, Jr. appointee, struck down a South Carolina campaign finance law that requires all groups that spend as much as $500 to “influence the outcome” of an election for state office to register as a Political Committee.  A Political Committee is required to file recurring certified campaign reports; maintain records of contributions, contributors, and expenditures; comply with various bank account requirements; reject anonymous and cash contributions; and disclose information about contributions and expenditures.  The decision is South Carolina Citizens for Life, Inc., v Krawcheck, 4:06-cv-2773.

Groups whose major purpose is to influence elections must still comply with the requirements.  The decision relates to organizations that were not created merely to influence the outcome of elections.


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