The Supreme Court eliminated federal limits on how much political parties may spend in coordination with candidates, ruling 6-3 that such caps violate free speech protections.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote for the majority that existing contribution limits and disclosure rules are sufficient to prevent quid pro quo corruption without restricting party speech.
Democrats condemned the decision as expanding the influence of wealthy donors, while Republicans argued it restores parties' ability to support their nominees competitively.
Source: Texas Tribune / JURIST, July 1, 2026
