The court held 5–4 that the freedom of speech clause of the First Amendment prohibits the government from restricting independent expenditures for political campaigns by corporations, nonprofit organizations, labor unions, and other associations.
The issue on appeal will be whether Smith’s appointment violated the Appointments Clause of the Constitution. It will be interesting to watch the case wend its way through the federal court system.
From Wikipedia:
The court held 5–4 that the freedom of speech clause of the First Amendment prohibits the government from restricting independent expenditures for political campaigns by corporations, nonprofit organizations, labor unions, and other associations.