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Lawsuits target Maine referendum aimed at curbing foreign influence in local elections

Lawsuits target Maine referendum aimed at curbing foreign influence in local elections
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Maine lawsuits target decision to limit foreign influence in local elections

Three lawsuits have been filed in Maine against a referendum that closed a loophole allowing foreign entities to spend on local and state ballot measures. ....

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Lawsuits target Maine referendum aimed at curbing foreign influence in local elections

Two utilities and two media organizations are suing over a referendum in Maine that closed a loophole in federal election law that allows foreign entities to spend on local and state ballot measures. The Maine Association of Broadcasters and Maine Press Association contend the new law imposes a censorship mandate on news outlets, which are required to police campaign ads to ensure there's no foreign government influence. Meanwhile, Central Maine Power and Versant, the state's largest electric utilities, each filed separate lawsuits raising constitutional challenges that contend the referendum violates their free speech and engagement on issues that affect them. ....

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Lawsuits target Maine referendum aimed at curbing foreign influence in local elections – Winnipeg Free Press

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Maine sued over referendum sparked by Hydro-Québec campaign spending

The referendum, approved by 86% of voters, bans foreign governments or companies owned by them from donating to state referendum races. ....

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