Legal Opinion
Gordon Justice, Jr. v. Delbert Hosemann, et
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided November 14, 2014No. 13-60754PublishedCited by 38 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GREGG COSTA, Circuit Judge:
Reflecting Justice Brandeis’s observation that “[s]unlight is said to be the best of disinfectants,” 1 most states require disclosure of financial contributions to political campaigns. Mississippi is one such state. This case involves a challenge to Mississippi’s disclosure requirements for ballot initiatives proposing amendments to the state constitution. Plaintiffs are Mississippi citizens who contend that the disclosure requirements impermissibly burden their First Amendment rights. On competing summary judgment motions, the district court agreed with their…
2Cases cited33 opinions
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- Steffel v. ThompsonSupreme Court of the United States · 1974
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3Cited by38 opinions
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