This editorial in The Times discusses the First Amendment in defense of core political speech videos depcting animal cruelty. If legislatures have the power to disapprove certain categories of unpopular speech, a lot of expression could become illegal. . . . Anyone with an ounce of decency should be tempted to ban animal-abuse videos, but […]
Category: Const Law Issues
Citizens United, a “case that can change the race”
Politics discusses Citizens United here. After the arguments, it seems very likely that campaign finance laws are about to change. It just remains to be seen how far the court will go in allowing corporations and unions unfettered access to the airwaves in the days before an election. There are several routes the court could […]
Supremes deny cert in Florida lobbyist gift ban case
The Supreme Court denied cert in Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists, Inc., et al. v. Division of Legislative Information Services of the Florida Office of Legislative Services, et al. The Miami Herald reports. The court rejected with [sic?] comment Monday a challenge to the 2005 law. The state banned lobbyists from giving gifts to legislators […]