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SCOTUS Makes a 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington' Argument for Free Speech

SCOTUS Makes a 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington' Argument for Free Speech

11:39 AM, Jan 21, 2010 • By MARY KATHARINE HAM

The famous Capra film about an optimistic outsider's impact on a jaded, entrenched Washington is getting a lot of attention this week, as a friendly populist with a common name rides down to D.C. in his truck.

The Supreme Court's Citizens United decision gave the iconic film yet another mention this week in an argument for free speech with a populist appeal. From Justice Kennedy, writing for the majority:

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Citizens United: SCOTUS Rolls Back Corporate Campaign Spending Limits

10:16 AM, Jan 21, 2010 • By MARY KATHARINE HAM

The ruling will remove decades-old limits on the amount corporations can spend on campaign ads and repeals part of McCain-Feingold, which prohibited advertising within the last days of an election.

It was a 5-4 decision, written by Kennedy. Stevens wrote the dissent, joined by Sotomayor, Ginsburg, and Breyer.

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