“The Supreme Court removed a remaining check on money in politics on 30 June.”

USA TodayNews reportJune 30, 2026Read the original

Coverage of NRSC v. FEC.

Our verdict

True

On 30 June 2026 the Court struck down limits on party spending coordinated with candidates, 6-3.

What we found

In NRSC v. FEC the Court overturned its 2001 Colorado II precedent. Calling the limits a 'check on money in politics' is a fair description. The claim is accurate.

The evidence

2 of 2 sources support the claim; none contradict it.

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Supports the claim
Supreme Court strikes down political party coordinated expenditure limits. [1]
Supports the claim
Supreme Court strikes down political party spending limits. [2]

How we checked

We checked the claim against Atlanta News First (Gray), Wiley. We reviewed 2 relevant sources.

Sources

[1]Wiley · Supreme Court strikes down political party coordinated expenditure limits
[2]Atlanta News First (Gray) · Supreme Court strikes down political party spending limits

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