Constitutional Law,
Corporate
Nov. 22, 2023
The flaws of the ‘Ending Corporate Influence on Election Act’
It is crucial to recognize that corporations, like any other entity, have the right to engage in public discourse. Attempting to regulate their speech on controversial topics would be an infringement on their First Amendment rights.
Audrey Perry Martin
Audrey Perry Martin is a national and California political law expert with nearly 20 years of experience. Her practice is focused on advising corporations, candidates, political action committees (PACs), political parties, and major campaign donors in the areas of political and election law. Audrey is the Vice President for Judicial Affairs at the Republican National Lawyers Association and teaches election law.
When powerful groups use their First Amendment rights to say things legislators don’t like, lawmakers often propose bills that aim to “reform” that protected speech. This scores them points with moderate voters and proves their commitment to ethics. Conservatives are, unfortunately, not immune to this impulse. These types of bills are not benign distractions; if passed, they can create serious structural issues in our political system. The most recent Republican conv...
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