Supreme Court of the United States

McConnell, United States Senator v. Federal Election Commission — Rehnquist, J., Dissenting

December 10, 2003540 U.S. 93

Summary

Chief Justice Rehnquist dissents regarding Title I (soft money bans) and Title V §504 (broadcast disclosure) of BCRA, arguing Title I exceeds regulatory scope absent corruption risk and §504 lacks government interest for request disclosure. He is joined by Justice Scalia and Justice Kennedy.