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In April 2008, Human Life of Washington (HLW) challenged the constitutionality of several components of the State of Washington’s political committee disclosure regime, including the State’s definitions of “political committee,” “independent expenditure,” and “political advertising.” In October 2010, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court decision rejecting all claims asserted by HLW.
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In April 2008, Human Life of Washington (HLW) challenged the constitutionality of several components of the State of Washington’s political committee disclosure regime, including the State’s definitions of “political committee,” “independent expenditure,” and “political advertising.” In October 2010, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court decision rejecting all claims asserted by HLW.
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