Supreme Court Strikes Down Limit on Overall Amount a Person Can Give to Political Campaigns

Aimee Herd : Apr 2, 2014
News Staff – FOXNews.com

"Money in politics may at times seem repugnant to some, but so too does much of what the First Amendment vigorously protects." -Chief Justice, John Roberts

(Washington, DC)—According to reports, the US Supreme Court, on Wednesday, ruled that limits on the total amount of money one can donate to political candidates, parties or PACs, are unconstitutional.

The 5-4 decision was considered a "First Amendment victory" by some congressional leaders, as it "removes the cap on contributions." However, it doesn't change the limits that are currently set at $2,600 per election for presidential or congressional contributions by individuals.

Chief Justice John Roberts, wrote in the majority ruling, "Money in politics may at times seem repugnant to some, but so too does much of what the First Amendment vigorously protects. If the First Amendment protects flag burning, funeral protests and Nazi parades–despite the profound offense such spectacles cause–it surely protects political campaign speech despite popular opinion."