Chula Vista Citizens for Jobs & Fair Competition v. Norris

ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT and GRANTING DEFENDANTS’ MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

ROGER T. BENITEZ, District Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

This case presents two questions of first impression. It asks whether the First Amendment grants a corporation or association the right to serve as the official proponent of a local ballot initiative. It also asks whether official proponents enjoy a First Amendment right to anonymity during the period when signatures are being gathered. Having considered the arguments and the evidence presented, this Court answers “no” to both questions. The…