McConnell v. FEC
What's at Stake
Reviewing campaign finance law. DECIDED
Summary
This case challenges the constitutionality of key provisions of the 2002 McCain-Feingold campaign finance law. Among other things, the law would prohibit the ACLU from broadcasting a radio or TV ad criticizing the civil liberties position of either the President or his opponent in the 60 days preceding next year’s election. The ACLU argues in its brief that this restriction on so-called issue ads violates the First Amendment.
Legal Documents
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08/29/2003
ACLU Reply Brief of Appellant in ACLU v. FEC
Date Filed: 08/29/2003
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07/15/2003
ACLU Brief in McConnell v. FEC
Date Filed: 07/15/2003
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06/03/2003
Jurisdictional Statement in McConnell, et al v. F.E.C., et al
Date Filed: 06/03/2003
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05/09/2003
Declaration of Anthony Romero in McConnell, et al v. F.E.C., et al
Date Filed: 05/09/2003
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05/09/2003
Motion for Stay in McConnell, et al v. F.E.C., et al
Date Filed: 05/09/2003
Download DocumentPress Releases
Supreme Court Upholds Campaign Finance Law; ACLU Calls on Congress to Seek Real Solutions in Public Financing
ACLU Says Court Found Constitutional Flaws In McCain-Feingold Campaign Finance Law
ACLU Joins Broad Coalition in Constitutional Challenge to Campaign Finance Law
Supreme Court Hears Arguments Today in Challenge to Campaign Finance Law
ACLU Prepares to Defend First Amendment in Campaign Finance Struggle