McAllen Anti-Corruption Act
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McAllen Anti-Corruption Act
A Hidalgo County judge has ruled that the McAllen Anti-Corruption Act's campaign contribution cap of $500 violates the First Amendment, leading the McAllen City Commission to unanimously repeal it.
The "McAllen Anti-Corruption Act" (Article 19) is dead.
A Hidalgo County judge ruled that the voter-approved cap on campaign contributions ($500) violated the First Amendment. The court cited federal precedents stating that donation limits cannot be set "too low" because it hinders political speech.
Last night, the McAllen City Commission voted unanimously to pass a "Minute Order" officially repealing it.
City Attorney Isaac Tawil explained that this was a "ministerial duty" meaning the Commission had no choice but to follow the Judge's order.
A Hidalgo County judge ruled that the voter-approved cap on campaign contributions ($500) violated the First Amendment. The court cited federal precedents stating that donation limits cannot be set "too low" because it hinders political speech.
Last night, the McAllen City Commission voted unanimously to pass a "Minute Order" officially repealing it.
City Attorney Isaac Tawil explained that this was a "ministerial duty" meaning the Commission had no choice but to follow the Judge's order.