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U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit

May 20, 2010

9th Circuit Lifts Donation Ban

The city of San Diego has been handed a setback by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which has lifted a stay banning political parties from making contributions until a $1,000 cap kicked in - after the June 8 primary.

By Pat Broderick

Daily Journal Staff Writer

The city of San Diego was handed a setback by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which lifted a stay banning political parties from making contributions to city races until a $1,000 cap kicked in after the June 8 primary election.

Without explanation, the court on Tuesday granted the appellants' emergency motion to lift the stay imposed by federal Judge Irma Gonzalez on Feb. 1...

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