Citizens United v. FEC
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History, Social Studies
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6th - 12th Grade
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The video discusses the Citizens United v. FEC case, where Citizens United challenged the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) to release a documentary critical of Hillary Clinton. The District Court ruled against them, but they appealed to the Supreme Court. In 2010, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of Citizens United, citing the First Amendment's free speech clause, allowing corporations and unions to spend unlimited money on political campaigns. The decision sparked ongoing debate and protests, with dissenting opinions calling for a constitutional amendment to limit money in politics.
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How did Justice Anthony Kennedy justify the ruling in favor of Citizens United?
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What was Justice John Paul Stevens' reaction to the Supreme Court's decision?
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What ongoing impact does the Citizens United v. FEC decision have on American politics?
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