US supreme court strikes down limits on campaign spending
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down limits on coordinated party expenditures, effectively removing barriers to unlimited political spending by parties. This ruling follows a history of court decisions that have increasingly deregulated campaign finance.
Why it matters
This decision significantly alters the landscape of U.S. election financing, potentially increasing the influence of large donors and political parties.
Voters cast their ballots at the Community Presbyterian Church on election day in Merrick, New York, on 4 November 2025. Photograph: James Carbone/Newsday via Getty Images Voters cast their ballots at the Community Presbyterian Church on election day in Merrick, New York, on 4 November 2025. Photograph: James Carbone/Newsday via Getty Images US supreme court US supreme court strikes down limits on campaign spending Case stems from 2022 lawsuit challenging FEC’s enforcement of limits on ‘coordinated party expenditures’
The framing emphasizes the 'fall of barriers' and the rise of 'unlimited funds,' which is a common critical perspective on campaign finance deregulation.
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