Federal Election Commission v. Colorado Republican Federal Campaign Committee — Thomas, J., dissenting

Summary

Justice Thomas, dissenting, argues that the Party Expenditure Provision violates the First Amendment because it restricts core political speech without concrete evidence of corruption. He contends that political parties and candidates are inherently intertwined, meaning coordination limitations functionally suppress expenditures rather than marginal contribution restrictions. The dissent would find the provision unconstitutional due to lack of empirical support and absence of narrowly tailored alternatives.