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In brief
Overview
Petitioners argue that the statute violates the First Amendment overbreadth doctrine because it sweeps in a great amount of political expression.
According to J. David Breemer, petitioners warn that the statute could chill a wide range of legitimate speech, including movements such as Me Too, Resist, Black Lives Matter, and others.
Background and question before the Court
According to Petitioners, the only issue before the Court is whether the Minnesota statute, on its face, violates the First Amendment overbreadth doctrine.
What each side argues
Petitioners – Minnesota Voters Alliance
According to Petitioners, the statute is facially overbroad and therefore unconstitutional under the First Amendment.
Respondent – Joe Mansky
Source-limited. The record does not yet support a complete account.
What happened at oral argument
According to Chief Justice Roberts, chief Justice Roberts opened the argument by announcing the case.
Justice Alito asked how many other states have laws as far‑reaching as Minnesota’s.
According to Justice Gorsuch, justice Gorsuch inquired about evidence of chilling effects in First Amendment cases.
Justice Sotomayor asked whether there was any proof of actual disruption caused by the statute.
What the Court decided
Why it matters
Terms to know
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Primary sources
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