Maine Right to Life Committee, Inc. v. Federal Election Commission, 98 F.3d 1

PER CURIAM.

Defendant-appellant, the Federal Election Commission (“FEC”), appeals the decision of the district court that “11 C.F.R. § 100.22(b) is contrary to the [Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA), 2 U.S.C. §§ 431-55,] as the Supreme Court and the First Circuit Court of Appeals have interpreted it and thus beyond the power of the FEC.” Maine Right to Life Committee, Inc. v. Federal Election Commission, 914 F.Supp. 8, 13 (D.Me.1996). Appellant argues that the “express advocacy” regulation promulgated in § 100.22(b) is facially reasonable, advances compelling governmental interests, and is entitled to deference'.

After a careful evaluation of the parties’ briefs and the record on appeal, we affirm for substantially the reasons set forth in the district court opinion. See Maine Right to Life Committee, 914 F.Supp. 8; see also Federal Election Commission v. Christian Action Network, 894 F.Supp. 946 (W.D.Va.1995), aff 'd per curiam, 92 F.3d 1178 (table), No. 95-2600, (4th Cir. Aug. 2, 1996) (unpublished disposition) (granting defendants’ motion to dismiss on the grounds that the complained-of actions did not constitute violations of FECA, and the FEC lacked jurisdiction to bring suit).

Costs to appellee.

Affirmed.

Case Details

Case Name: Maine Right to Life Committee, Inc. v. Federal Election Commission

Court Name: Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

Date Published: Oct 18, 1996

Citations: 98 F.3d 1; 1996 U.S. App. LEXIS 27224; 1996 WL 590397; 96-1532

Docket Number: 96-1532

Court Abbreviation: 1st Cir.