Neal Katyal
Coverage of Neal Katyal in the Nexus archive.
- Federal appeals court hears Maine test case on regulating super PACs
A federal appeals court in Boston heard arguments over Maine's 2024 referendum limiting contributions to super PACs, testing whether such regulations can survive the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision. The case could advance to the Supreme Court if the appeals court rules in favor of Maine's law, which sets a $5,000 cap on donations to independently spending PACs.
- Maine asks appeals court to revive super PAC donor limit
Maine officials are appealing a court decision that struck down a 2024 voter-approved law capping contributions to state super PACs at $5,000 annually. The state argues the limit prevents the appearance of corruption, while opponents claim it violates the First Amendment. The appeal involves legal arguments about campaign finance precedents and support from various organizations and individuals.