Emily Echols

Emily Echols (born December 25, 1988) was a lead plaintiff witness in the United States Supreme Court case McConnell v. Federal Election Commission, attracting nationwide attention.[1][2][3][4] Although the Supreme Court ultimately upheld most of what was being challenged in the McCain-Feingold Act, the bill's stipulation of a ban on donations by those under 18 years of age was struck down.

Notes

  1. ↑ "Teen brings case for her free speech rights to the Supreme Court" Sunday, October 5, 2003. Augusta Chronicle (Associated Press).
  2. ↑ "Emily's Rights". The New York Sun. May 20, 2003
  3. ↑ "Justices get Ga. teen's campaign reform suit Plaintiffs want minors to be able to donate". September 7, 2003. Atlanta Journal-Constitution. p. A13
  4. ↑ "THE 2004 CAMPAIGN: FUND-RAISING; Too Young to Vote, Old Enough to Donate". February 10, 2004. New York Times. Glen Justice.

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