Kansas Foreign Political Cash Court Fight

This is a legal debate that NEEDS to happen given that it seems the fate of the world is now dependent American politicking.

This report is useful inasmuch as it offers an important roundup of the conversation . . .

The Kansas Legislature passed the ban by a broad bipartisan vote, and Democrat Gov. Laura Kelly let it become law without her signature, despite opposition.

The plaintiffs argue the Kansas law infringes on free speech rights and could affect legal residents.

The law not only prohibits contributions directly from foreign entities for ballot measures but also contributions from U.S. individuals and organizations that received more than $100,000 from foreign nationals in the past four years, which the lawsuit contends is burdensome.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Foreign Money Bans for Ballot Measures Could Be Headed to Supreme Court

The Kansas foreign money ban for ballot measures faces litigation and could reach the Supreme Court, affecting similar laws nationwide.

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