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California Supreme Court

Aug. 13, 2014

State high court boots Citizens United nonbinding measure off ballot

The state Supreme Court on Monday struck from the November ballot an advisory proposition that would have asked voters whether Congress should amend the U.S. Constitution to limit campaign spending by corporations.


By Emily Green


Daily Journal Staff Writer


SAN FRANCISCO - Following a whirlwind week of expedited briefing, the state Supreme Court on Monday struck from the November ballot an advisory proposition that would have asked voters whether Congress should amend the U.S. Constitution to limit campaign spending by corporations and unions.


In an unsigned two-paragraph opinion, the court said the proposition's validity is unclear and that "su...

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