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Lodge No. 5 of the Fraternal O, et al v. City of Philadelphia, et al
Case Number:
13-1516
Court:
Nature of Suit:
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August 18, 2014
3rd Circ. Says Philly Cops Can Make Political Contributions
The Third Circuit on Monday struck down a provision of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter barring police officers from making contributions to political candidates, finding that the 63-year-old ban violated the U.S. Constitution.
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November 12, 2013
Philly Cops Ask 3rd Circ. To Ax Political Contribution Ban
A provision of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter barring police officers from making contributions to political candidates is an outdated attempt to stop corruption on the force that can no longer pass constitutional muster, an attorney for the Fraternal Order of Police told the Third Circuit on Tuesday.