They’re hoping to take their case all the way to the Supreme Court. But they faced stiff resistance Wednesday from opponents who argue that spending by outside political groups — groups that raise and spend money to influence elections but are not allowed to coordinate directly with candidates — is a protected form of political speech. Two super PACs, Dinner Table Action and For Our Future, sued Maine state election officials — successfully — to stop the law, which Maine voters overwhelmingly approved in 2024, from going into effect. Lessig previously told the Maine Morning Star he had expected a legal challenge, and Equal Citizens joined the case to defend the contribution limits. Even if the case gets to the Supreme Court, however, Maine faces an uphill battle.