On October 3, 2013, Public Advocate Bill de Blasio filed an amicus brief in federal court opposing a lawsuit by a newly-formed political action committee to overturn limits on donations from wealthy donors. New York Progress and Protection PAC has filed a suit against the City and State Board of Elections to abolish the $150,000 limit on donations and is seeking an injunction to suspend the rules before the case is heard in court. The lawsuit has been sharply condemned by good government advocates and leaders across the state as a blatant attempt by wealthy interests to dominate local elections.
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Amicus Brief to Defend New York's Campaign Finance Protections
On October 3, 2013, Public Advocate Bill de Blasio filed an amicus brief in federal court opposing a lawsuit by a newly-formed political action committee to overturn limits on donations from wealthy donors. New York Progress and Protection PAC has filed a suit against the City and State Board of Elections to abolish the $150,000 limit on donations and is seeking an injunction to suspend the rules before the case is heard in court. The lawsuit has been sharply condemned by good government advocates and leaders across the state as a blatant attempt by wealthy interests to dominate local elections.
On October 3, 2013, Public Advocate Bill de Blasio filed an amicus brief in federal court opposing a lawsuit by a newly-formed political action committee to overturn limits on donations from wealthy donors. New York Progress and Protection PAC has filed a suit against the City and State Board of Elections to abolish the $150,000 limit on donations and is seeking an injunction to suspend the rules before the case is heard in court. The lawsuit has been sharply condemned by good government advocates and leaders across the state as a blatant attempt by wealthy interests to dominate local elections.