Democratic lawmakers in four states are backing a new constitutional amendment to overturn the 2010 Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, which removed limits on independent political spending by corporations, unions, and special interest groups.
U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO) joined fellow House Democrats Jim McGovern (D-MA) and Summer Lee (D-PA) in introducing the “Citizens Over Corporations Amendment.” In the Senate, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) is sponsoring a companion bill. The proposal would allow Congress and states to impose campaign finance limits and permit public financing of elections.
Supporters argue the Citizens United ruling “unleashed a flood of political corruption.” Schiff said the decision enabled “billions of dollars of dark money” to influence elections, weakening transparency and public trust. End Citizens United, an advocacy group, praised the amendment, noting that billionaire political spending has surged more than 160-fold since 2010.
Despite repeated Democratic efforts, constitutional amendments face steep odds, requiring a two-thirds majority in Congress and ratification by 38 states. The last successful amendment passed in 1992.
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