Money as speech is the legal doctrine that spending money on political campaigns and speech is protected by the First Amendment. This doctrine underlies modern campaign finance law.
The money as speech doctrine fundamentally shapes American politics by enabling unlimited political spending while raising questions about democratic equality and corruption.
Money as speech doesn't mean all spending is protected—certain restrictions on contributions and spending are still constitutional.
The money as speech doctrine fundamentally shapes American politics by enabling unlimited political spending while raising questions about democratic equality and corruption.
Money as speech doesn't mean all spending is protected—certain restrictions on contributions and spending are still constitutional.