American Tradition Partnership, Inc. v. Steve Bullock

567 U.S. 516 · Decided June 25, 2012 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

American Tradition Partnership, Inc. v. Steve Bullock was decided on June 25, 2012 by a vote of 5–4. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. The decision was issued per curiam (an unsigned opinion of the Court). SCDB classifies its main issue as “Campaign spending” in the First Amendment area. SCDB records that the Court declared a state or territorial law, regulation or constitutional provision unconstitutional.

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Full case caption

American Tradition Partnership, Inc., Fka Western Tradition Partnership, Inc., et al. v. Steve Bullock, Attorney General of Montana, et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 2011-073, docket 2011-073-01.

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