📢 Power to the People News — December 9, 2025 | Updates and Actions You Can Take Today
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💼 The Supreme Court Looks At Further Loosening Campaign Finance Rules. What Could Go Wrong?
The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) and other Republicans have challenged long-standing federal limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with their candidates — arguing these caps violate the First Amendment. “Vance brought suit to allow the party to spend unlimited sums in direct coordination with their candidate, arguing the coordination limits infringed on core First Amendment rights for political speech.” If the court strikes down the rules, it could dismantle one of the few remaining protections against big-money influence in coordinated campaign spending. Many election-law observers warn that doing so would further entrench the power of wealthy donors and diminish the influence of ordinary voters. — HuffPost
🎵 Supreme Court weighs copyright fight between music industry and internet providers
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a major case that could determine whether internet providers bear responsibility for users who are “committing copyright violations using its services.” The outcome could reshape liability rules for digital platforms and dramatically alter how copyright is enforced. Industry groups argue that stronger accountability is needed, while tech advocates warn of overreach. The ruling is likely to have broad implications across the digital economy.— NPR
⚖️ Top Trump Official Urges Supreme Court to Take Up Bayer’s Roundup Appeal
A senior administration official is pushing the Supreme Court to review Bayer’s appeal in ongoing litigation over Roundup’s alleged health risks. The case could affect billions in liability claims and determine whether federal regulations shield companies from state lawsuits. Advocates for plaintiffs say federal intervention would undermine victims seeking justice. The request signals the administration’s close alignment with corporate interests in high-stakes legal battles. — Bloomberg
🛒 Costco becomes biggest company yet to demand refund of Trump tariffs
Costco has filed a major claim seeking refunds on tariffs imposed during the administration’s trade disputes, arguing that the duties were unlawfully collected. The move could open the door for other large corporations to pursue similar reimbursement efforts. Analysts say the outcome could significantly impact federal revenue and trade policy. The filing underscores mounting corporate resistance to long-standing tariff measures. — The Seattle Times
⚖️ This Confusing Supreme Court Case Could Reshape Oversight of Crisis Pregnancy Centers
A new Supreme Court case is testing how far states can go in regulating crisis pregnancy centers and requiring them to provide medically accurate information. Advocates warn the outcome could weaken consumer protections and allow these centers to continue misleading pregnant people. The case also has implications for state authority over health disclosures more broadly. “The question before the court is technical: Can Crisis Pregnancy Centers run directly to federal court to fight an attorney general’s subpoena, as First Choice did, or must they first go to state court?” A ruling is expected to set a major precedent affecting reproductive health access nationwide.— Mother Jones
🗳️ Republicans Had a Plan to Avoid Abortion in 2026. It Just Imploded.
The defunding battle of Planned Parenthood’s Medicaid program has resurfaced with a court order blocking enforcement of the other. “The longer the state plaintiffs can keep funding for Planned Parenthood alive, and make sure the issue remains in the public eye, the more likely it becomes that Republicans will use the abortion issue to shoot themselves in the foot in 2026.” — Slate
📝 Missouri court orders new wording for ballot measure seeking to restrict abortion rights
A Missouri court ruled that officials must revise the language for an upcoming ballot measure aimed at restricting abortion rights. The judge found the original wording misleading and ordered clearer phrasing so voters understand the proposal’s true impact. Supporters of abortion access say the rewritten language could significantly influence public perception. The decision comes amid mounting battles over ballot wording nationwide. — The Seattle Times
🛑 Faroe Islands scraps one of Europe’s strictest abortion laws
In a historic shift, the Faroe Islands’ parliament voted to legalize abortion through 12 weeks of pregnancy, dismantling a decades-old ban that had outlawed the procedure in nearly all circumstances. ““This is truly an historic day in the Faroe Islands,” said Ingilín Didriksen Strøm, one of the four MPs who tabled the bill.” — BBC
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