The claim
“The Supreme Court eliminated a remaining check on money in politics on June 30.”
Our verdict
True
The Supreme Court's June 30 decision struck down the federal coordinated party expenditure limits, which had served as a check on money in politics by preventing parties from spending unlimited funds in coordination with candidates.
What we found
Multiple sources confirm the ruling occurred on June 30 and describe it as removing a remaining check on political money.
The evidence
3 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
GreenvilleOnline reports that the Supreme Court on June 30 ditched one of the remaining checks on money in politics, striking down coordinated party expenditure limits.
greenvilleonline.com· News report of June 30 ruling - Background
Holzman Vogel notes the Court invalidated federal party coordinated expenditure limits on June 30, removing the restriction on coordinated spending.
holtzmanvogel.com· Legal analysis confirming the ruling - Background
NPR states the Supreme Court struck down limits on political party spending on June 30, describing it as a removal of a campaign finance check.
npr.org· NPR coverage of the decision
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