FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION et al. v. NATIONAL RIGHT TO WORK COMMITTEE et al.
Supreme Court Cases
459 U.S. 197 (1982)
Case Overview
Legal Principle at Issue
Whether provisions of the 1971 Federal Election Campaign Act restricting union and corporation's funds for political purposes to members of the corporation violate the First Amendment's guarantees of associational rights.
Action
Reversed. Petitioning party received a favorable disposition.
Advocated for Respondent
- Richard H. Mansfield III View all cases
Advocated for Petitioner
- Charles N. Steele View all cases
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