CITIZENS AGAINST RENT CONTROL v. BERKELEY

No. 80-737.

454 U.S. 290 (1981)

CITIZENS AGAINST RENT CONTROL/COALITION FOR FAIR HOUSING AL. v. CITY OF BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA, ET AL.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided December 14, 1981


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

James R. Parrinello argued the cause for appellants. With him on the briefs was John E. Mueller.

Natalie E. West argued the cause for appellees. With her on the brief were Steven L. Mayer and Charles O. Triebel, Jr.*


CHIEF JUSTICE BURGER delivered the opinion of the Court.

The issue on appeal is whether a limitation of $250 on contributions to committees formed to support or oppose ballot measures violates the First Amendment.

I

The voters of Berkeley, Cal., adopted the Election Reform Act of 1974, Ord. No. 4700-N. S., by initiative. The campaign ordinance so enacted placed limits on expenditures and contributions in...

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