Ninth Circuit Strikes Down Alaska Law that Says Candidates Can Only Receive $3,000 from Out-of-State Residents

On November 27, the Ninth Circuit struck down an Alaska campaign finance law that says candidates cannot accept more than $3,000 from people who do not live in Alaska. The U.S. District Court had upheld the law. Thompson v Hebdon, 17-35019. The decision also upholds other Alaska campaign finance laws, including a $500 limit on individual contributions to any particular candidate for state or local office. Here is the decision. Thanks to Rick Hasen for this news.


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Ninth Circuit Strikes Down Alaska Law that Says Candidates Can Only Receive $3,000 from Out-of-State Residents — 3 Comments

  1. Each State is a sovereign NATION-State in the *United* STATES of America.

    Internal politics — ALL foreigners — NONE of YOUR biz.

    NO dollar amount in 1 Amdt – for speech, press, etc.

    Too many morons to count since 1776/1789.

    Most stories ever for RW in one day ???

    Is RW getting writer’s cramp ???

    — to need another mini-vacation from burned/flooded sunny CA ???

  2. @DR,

    I can’t do business in Alaska unless I live there?

    Incidentally, did you read about the resident of New Mexico who couldn’t get a marriage license in D.C. until he showed his New Mexican Passport. A drivers license wouldn’t do.

  3. See the USA laws against ANY foreign stuff regarding USA officer elections.

    EG – the Russia machinations in the 2016 USA Prez election.

    Likewise for each USA State.

    The 1 Amdt is NOT a suicide device.

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