Citizens United

The Citizens United v. FEC case is a landmark Supreme Court decision that held 5-4 that the freedom of speech clause of the First Amendment prohibits the government from restricting independent expenditures for political campaigns by corporations, nonprofit organizations, labor unions, and other associations. The decision barred restrictions on corporations, unions, and nonprofit organizations from independent expenditures, allowing groups to independently support political candidates with financial resources. The ruling was controversial, with supporters arguing it restored First Amendment rights and opponents arguing it gave special interests and lobbyists more power in Washington. The case centered around Citizens United's attempts to air a documentary critical of Hillary Clinton and the government's attempts to restrict its free speech rights.learn more on wikipedia