It has long been recognized that the police power of a state extends beyond the health, morals, and safety of the community, and encompasses the duty to protect the privacy of its citizens, including the authority to protect the peaceful enjoyment of the home and the well-being and tranquility of the community. So reads a […]
Author: Eric Brown
Colorado robocall ban dead
In Colorado, a law to ban the use of automated dialing systems for certain calls died in committee. The State Veterans and Military Affairs committee voted to kill a bill that would have banned most robocalls in Colorado Wednesday. The committee voted 4 to 1 against the proposal that would have banned the automated dialing systems […]
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Speechnow.org filed suit in D.C. federal court seeking a preliminary injunction to begin its advocacy as soon as possible. Case documents are available online. Writing in today’s Post, Brad Smith and Steve Simpson argue: The First Amendment guarantees the right of citizens to urge political change, and elections present an ideal opportunity to affect policy […]