On January 5, the New Mexico Republican Party won part of its lawsuit against certain New Mexico campaign finance laws that limit contributions to political parties. Judge William Johnson, a Bush Jr. appointee, enjoined the state from enforcing a $5,000 limit to political parties, if the money will be spent on independent expenditures. But he refused to enjoin the state from enforcing the $5,000 limit if the money will be used by the party to directly help its nominees.

Also, the judge ruled that the New Mexico limits on political parties cannot be applied to federal campaigns. The state had conceded that point. The case is Republican Party of New Mexico v King, 1:11-cv-900. Here is the 15-page order. Thanks to Rick Hasen for the link.