From Wisconsin conservative James Wigderson:
Lawyers from the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) have filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in a case involving Montana’s low political campaign contribution limits. The public interest law group is asking the court to take up the case following a decision by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision to uphold Montana’s strict campaign finance laws.
The low contribution limits raise free speech concerns, according to WILL President and General Counsel Rick Esenberg.
“The U.S. Supreme Court has the perfect opportunity to clarify the standard to which state government can set limits on how much ‘speech’ someone can give,” Esenberg said. “The low contribution limits in Montana seem particularly problematic. The Court needs to clarify this area of the law and doing so will both safeguard the electoral system and people’s First Amendment rights.”
Such convenient timing with Kavanaugh about to join the court.
In any case, I know that my speech doesn’t really feel free unless I can contribute at least $1863.72 to gubernatorial candidates. $1320 just doesn’t cut it.