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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Patrick Whittle

Maine can't enforce foreign election interference law that appeals court calls unconstitutional

Election Interference-Maine - (AP2011)

Maine can't enforce a voter-approved foreign election interference law that a federal appeals court said likely violates the Constitution by limiting political donations.

Voters overwhelmingly approved a ban on foreign governments and companies with 5% or more foreign government ownership from donating to state referendum races. The law is one of a handful around the country that attempt to limit foreign influence on U.S. elections.

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