Citizen's United (FEC v. Citizens United)

Citizens United (FEC v. Citizens United) was a 2010 Supreme Court case that ruled political spending by corporations, nonprofits, and unions is protected as free speech under the First Amendment. The case challenged a federal law that restricted such organizations from spending money on certain political campaigns. The Court decided that these restrictions violated free speech rights, allowing such entities to finance independent political broadcasts and advertisements more freely. This decision significantly increased the influence of money in politics, enabling organizations to spend unlimited amounts on political communication, as long as it is done independently of candidates or campaigns.