The U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether to hear Thompson v Hebdon, 19-122, at its November 1 conference. This is the case that challenges Alaska’s campaign finance limits. No one may contribute more than $500 to a candidate for state or local office, nor to a political party. The Ninth Circuit had upheld those limits.
Here is the reply brief filed by the opponents of the limits.
How often does SCOTUS do SUMMARY REVERSALS — NO Hearing / argument ???
IE– The opinion below is UNCONSTITUTIONAL and is REVERSED. Cite earlier SCOTUS op(s).
I understand why these limits exist.
NOOOOO dollar amount in the 1st Amdt
See $20 in the 7th Amdt — BIG cash in 1789.