August 13, 2024 •
Seventh Circuit Invalidates Indiana Campaign Finance Restriction
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit vacated a 2022 order from the lower court barring Indiana media company Sarkes Tarzian Inc. from contributing $10,000 to the Indiana Right to Life Victory Fund and granted the preliminary injunction sought.
The court ruled the Indiana campaign finance rules are inconsistent with the First Amendment and remanded the case to the district court with instructions to enjoin enforcement of the state law prohibiting corporate contributions to PACs if earmarked for independent campaign‐related expenditures.
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