Republican activist Shaun McCutcheon of Hoover, Ala., walks past the Capitol as he leaves the Supreme Court on Tuesday after the court's hearing on campaign finance. The Supreme Court is tackling a challenge to limits on contributions by the biggest individual donors to political campaigns. President ObamaÃÂ argued against lifting limits on donors, saying it would have a damaging effect on the electoral process.. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) | Susan Walsh
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission, a case that could decide whether federal limits stay in place on how much money a person can donate to a political candidate or party.