Supreme Court Strikes Down Caps on Coordinated Campaign Spending in Major Finance Ruling

The Straits Times—The U.S. Supreme Court struck down federal limits on coordinated campaign spending between candidates and political parties, opening a significant new channel for money in elections. The ruling extends a deregulatory trend in campaign finance that began with Citizens United and further narrows restrictions on how parties and candidates can coordinate financial activity. Critics say the decision confirms the Roberts Court as an ideologically driven actor reshaping American political infrastructure. Analysts expect the ruling to substantially increase coordinated spending in the 2026 midterms and beyond.

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