Talk:FEC v. Massachusetts Citizens for Life

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Bold text== Background info: == Massachusetts Citizens for Life was a nonprofit (and non-stock) corporation, "to defend the right to life of all human beings born and unborn," with advocation activities. Its' published newsletter would allow individuals who support the organization to receive updates. In September, 1978, Massachusetts Citizens for Life distributed a "Special Edition" telling people to vote "pro-life" in the primary elections. It listed candidates for every office in every voting district through Massachusetts, and labeled each candidate as pro or against their views. The publication was distributed to a larger audience than of the standard newsletter (the general public, not just supporters). Additionally it was financed by money taken from Massachusetts Citizens for Life's general treasury funds. A Federal Election Commission complaint was filed. Claiming the "Special Edition" violated § 316; funds used from a corporate treasury to distribute a campaign flyer (of certain political candidates) toward the general public. The FEC did determine probable cause of a violation of the statute. The FEC then led a complaint in Federal District Court.

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FEC v. Mass. Cit. for Life, 479 U.S. 238 (1986)

- the court case doc from The U.S. Supreme court center

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