Category: Const Law Issues

Robocalls: Overview and Proposals

Jason Miller posted his paper, “Regulating Robocalls: Are Automated Calls the Sound of, or a Threat to, Democracy?” on SSRN and it’s available for download here.  The paper is an excellent overview and analysis of the issues.  Of special interest to me was the discussion of the confusing patchwork of state regulation of automated calls.  […]

Safire on Citizens United

In a recent column William Safire notes his predictions for the new year in multiple choice format, asking readers to choose one, all, or none for each question.  One of his questions addresses important cases that the Supreme Court may consider this term.  10. The Supreme Court will decide: (a) in nipple exposure or “fleeting […]

A Look at the Indiana Robocall Case

Last week the Indiana Supreme Court decided State of Indiana v. American Family Voices, Inc.  At issue was the enforcement of the state’s restrictive rules against the use of automated dialing systems for prerecorded calls, or what some call “robocalls” and others call “artificial intelligence calls” (or AIC).   The law challenged in Indiana prohibits both […]