While not specifically a Second Amendment issue, this is important nonetheless ...
You may be aware that under the McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform (passed in '02), organizations with political ads that name federal candidates within 60 days before a general election, or 30 days before a primary, are required to follow strict rules on how they pay for the commercials.
This legislation has tied the hands of many organizations, such as the National Rifle Association (NRA). As a result, the law was challenged by the Chamber of Commerce, NRA, American Civil Liberties Union, and others.
As reported in the New York Times on 12/21/06:
A three-judge panel today overturned a key segment of the campaign finance law that banned issue advertisements financed by corporate or union money in the critical weeks before federal elections.
This is a beautiful thing!
You can read the full story here > Court Allows Issue Ads During Campaigns
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