Legal Opinion · Dissent

Republican Party of Minnesota v. Kelly

Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Decided April 30, 2001No. 99-4021, 99-4025 and 99-4029Published

1DissentBeam, Circuit Judge

At the outset, I admit that, insofar as I have been able to discern, Minnesota has a judicial system peopled with individuals of intellect, integrity and character, fully capable of making difficult decisions, consistent with the interests of the people of the state. However, such a condition is beside the point because many other states have achieved the same essential goals without trenching upon clearly established constitutional rights. The court today holds that laws prohibiting candi-' dates for public office from voicing their views as to issues pertinent to their conduct in office, or…

2Cases cited45 opinions

  1. Buckley v. ValeoSupreme Court of the United States · 1976
  2. Williamson v. Lee Optical of Oklahoma, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1955
  3. Virginia State Board of Pharmacy v. Virginia Citizens Consumer Council, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1976
  4. Richmond Newspapers, Inc. v. VirginiaSupreme Court of the United States · 1980
  5. Nebraska Press Assn. v. StuartSupreme Court of the United States · 1976

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