The Supreme Court heard arguments on the legality of federal limits on coordinated spending between political committees and candidates, with Republicans challenging the caps as a violation of the First Amendment. Conservative justices seemed inclined to strike down the restrictions, expressing concerns about the weakening of political parties compared to outside groups. Liberals warned against potential corruption if the limits are lifted, citing previous rulings that rolled back campaign finance laws. The court-appointed lawyer defending the restrictions argued against overturning decades of campaign finance law, noting that the FEC does not believe the caps are constitutional under an executive order from former President Trump.
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