Representative Joe Neguse introduced a constitutional amendment aimed at overturning the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, which would grant Congress the authority to prohibit corporations from making election contributions.
Key facts:
- The proposal seeks to reverse the 2010 Citizens United ruling that expanded corporate and union political spending rights.
- If passed, the amendment would empower Congress to ban corporate election contributions.
- Constitutional amendments require approval by two-thirds of both chambers of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of U.S. states.
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Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. This article may be updated as more details become available.
