Citizens United v. Schneiderman
Case Number:
16-3310
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Nature of Suit:
3950 LOCAL QUESTION-Constitutional
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February 15, 2018
2nd Circ. Rejects Citizens United Challenge To NY Donor Law
A Second Circuit panel on Thursday upheld a New York state law forcing tax-exempt nonprofits to disclose their donors, nixing claims from conservative advocacy group Citizens United that the rule caused a "climate of fear" that could unconstitutionally stifle contributions.
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August 21, 2017
Citizens United Slams NY Donor-List Demand At 2nd Circ.
Citizens United on Monday asked the Second Circuit to revive the conservative group's First Amendment claims against New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, saying requiring the organization to disclose its donors to solicit in the state is an unconstitutional prior restraint on free speech.