Group's suit challenges campaign contribution caps in Illinois: Liberty Justice Center points to exemption of political leaders from 2009 law

By Rick Pearson

 

 

The legal arm of the conservative Illinois Policy Institute has filed a federal lawsuit asking that Rod Blagojevich-inspired campaign contribution limits be declared unconstitutional because donations from political leaders are not regulated in general elections.

 

The Liberty Justice Center suit alleges that limits of $5,000 on individuals, $10,000 on corporations and unions, and $50,000 on political action committees violate the equal protection and free speech rights of the Illinois Liberty PAC. The PAC is headed by radio talk show host and failed 2010 GOP primary governor candidate Dan Proft.