LC-018 / Politics / Public ledger

Super PAC spending.

Independent-expenditure-only committees can accept large contributions under federal rules.

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In ordinary words.

A very loud megaphone is legal if it stays officially independent.

In legal terms.

Super PACs may spend independently but cannot coordinate expenditures with candidates.

Where it stops being legal.

This practice is not categorically legal. Applicable federal, state and local laws, disclosures, procedural protections and the specific facts can make particular conduct unlawful.

Legal authority / Start reading

Citizens United; SpeechNow.org v. FEC

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General U.S.-focused information. Cases and statutes may have jurisdiction-specific exceptions. This citation may be a general primer; verify the governing primary authority. Not legal advice.

Related case files.