Legal Opinion
Concerned Citizens For Judicial Fairness, Inc. v. Philip J. Yacucci
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided September 3, 2014No. 4D14-2971PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGross, J.
This case involves a temporary injunction issued during a political campaign that limits what a political organization may say about a candidate. For multiple reasons, not the least of which is that the injunction is a prior restraint on speech in violation of the First Amendment, we entered an order dated August 22, 2014, reversing the temporary injunction in its entirety. This is the opinion that explains that ruling.
This case arises out of a contested race for county court judge in St. Lucie County. Philip Yacucci is the incumbent and Stephen Smith is the challenger. The election was on…
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