SpeechNow.org v. FEC

SpeechNow.org v. FEC was a legal case in which a nonprofit group challenged federal campaign finance laws. The group wanted to raise unlimited funds to support independent political advocacy without contributions being tied to specific candidates. The court ruled that limits on contributions to such independent groups were unconstitutional, citing the First Amendment's protection of free speech. This decision allowed organizations like SpeechNow.org to raise and spend unlimited amounts on political communications, significantly impacting how money can flow into U.S. elections and shaping the landscape of campaign finance.