Free speech group sues state ahead of November election
A national group that opposes restrictions on political speech is asking a federal judge to declare a South Dakota campaign finance law unconstitutional.
The Institute for Free Speech contends that South Dakotas law regulating independent communication expenditures in political campaigns is vague, broad and a violation of the groups First Amendment rights.
The group says it wants to distribute literature on two upcoming ballot issues: Amendment W, which would impose more campaign finance requirements and lower contribution limits for candidates and political parties, and Initiated Measure 24, which seeks to ban out-of-state donations to committees sponsoring statewide ballot issues.
South Dakota laws, the groups petition says, pose a trap for the unwary.
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