In a significant setback for supporters of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, the Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision concluded that restrictions on “electioneering” communications went too far. An electioneering communication is defined as a broadcast ad that is aired within 30 days of a primary or 60 days of a general election; names a candidate; and is targeted at voters. The law said corporate and labor money cannot be used to fund such advertisements. The court ruled that the provision was unconstitutional when it came to advertisements that did not expressly advocate for the election or defeat of a candidate.