High court rules 5-4 against cap on campaign money

Name: High court rules 5-4 against cap on campaign money
Uploaded: 2014-04-03T00:45:24Z
Duration: P319S
Description: The Supreme Court struck down overall limits on political contributions, meaning individuals are now allowed to give the maximum contribution to as many candidates or political committees as they wish. The Court was split in a 5-4 decision, with the liberal justices dissenting. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal joins Judy Woodruff to offer some background on the case.

Clip: 04/02/2014 | 5m 19s

The Supreme Court struck down overall limits on political contributions, meaning individuals are now allowed to give the maximum contribution to as many candidates or political committees as they wish. The Court was split in a 5-4 decision, with the liberal justices dissenting. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal joins Judy Woodruff to offer some background on the case.

Aired: 04/02/14

Rating: NR

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High court rules 5-4 against cap on campaign money

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