The Supreme Court has eliminated federal limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates. This decision, a significant victory for party committees, reshapes campaign finance rules ahead of upcoming elections. The court's majority opinion, written by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, declared these coordinated expenditure limits a violation of the First Amendment. This ruling overturns a quarter-century-old precedent that had previously upheld these limits. The decision arrives as anti-establishment candidates have seen increasing success in both major parties. Supporters argue that removing these limits empowers parties, which had been weakened by the rise of Super PACs following the Citizens United decision. Critics, however, express concern that this could allow major donors to circumvent anti-corruption safeguards and pave the way for direct coordination between PACs and candidates. Justice Kagan, in her dissent, warned that the ruling could reintroduce opportunities for quid pro quo corruption that contribution limits were designed to prevent. President Trump lauded the decision as a win for Republicans and the First Amendment. The case, National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission, was brought by Republican committees who argued the limits hindered core political speech. This ruling is part of a trend of Supreme Court decisions that reduce the government's ability to restrict political spending.