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U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit

Jun. 11, 2011

Mixed Ruling for San Diego's Campaign Laws

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday affirmed, in a closely watched case, a lower court ruling that had both upheld and shot down parts of San Diego's campaign laws.


By Pat Broderick


Daily Journal Staff Writer


A federal appeals court on Thursday gave a mixed blessing to San Diego's campaign finance law.


The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a ruling issued by Judge Irma Gonzalez of the Southern District allowing the city to bar candidates from accepting outside contributions more than one year before the election. The ruling also upholds the constitutional right of political parties to contribut...

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