Appeals court blocks Minnesota law on corporate political spending

[LiberalFighter]

Chicago Tribune

A Minnesota law that requires companies to track and disclose the amount of money they spend on political campaigns likely violates the U.S. Constitution, a federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday.

In a 6-5 ruling, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis temporarily blocked the law, saying it burdens companies' free speech, in violation of the U.S. Supreme Court's 2010 decision Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. That case removed limits on what companies and unions can spend to support or oppose political candidates.

I'm wondering if these judges are qualified to be on the bench?

I can see how this supports the revocation of any or most reporting made by labor unions. The government should not be dictating how union dues are used as there are bylaws and procedures that are approved by the members. Nor should it determine whether it is okay for unions to spend money on politics. But it should be able to put limits on how much companies and labor unions can contribute. No different then the limits placed on individuals.

Why are they giving special rights to companies to spend as much they want and without disclosure?

[Loudly]

1. The Amendment:

It shall not be an infringement of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution for Congress to limit by law the raising and expenditure of money in public elections.