Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America v. Federal Election Commission

SILBERMAN, Circuit Judge:

The United States Chamber of Commerce and the American Medical Association challenge the Federal Election Commission’s rule that in effect limits “members” — to whom a membership organization can convey political messages and solicitations — to individuals having the right to vote, directly or indirectly, for at least one member of the organization’s highest governing body. The district court thought appellants lacked standing and that the case was not ripe, but held that the FEC’s rule was a reasonable interpretation of “member.” We reverse and remand with an order…