User talk:SalviaPalthZelaya/FEC v. Massachusetts Citizens for Life

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Back ground information: Massachusetts Citizens for Life was a nonprofit (and non-stock) corporation, "to defend the right to life of all human beings born and unborn," with educational and political activities. In September, 1978, Massachusetts Citizens for Life distributed a "Special Edition" newspaper listing candidates for every office in every voting district through Massachusetts. The publication was distributed to a larger audience than the standard newsletter. It was financed by money taken from Massachusetts Citizens for Life's general treasury funds.

A Federal Election Commission complaint was filed. Saying the newspaper violated § 316; funds used from a corporate treasury to distribute a campaign flyer (of certain political candidates) toward the general public. The FEC did determine probable cause of a violation of the statute. The FEC then led a complaint in Federal District Court. SalviaPalthZelaya (talk) 03:15, 27 September 2023 (UTC)