Court Strikes Down Calif. Law Requiring Ballot Initiative Backers To Disclose Their Identity
On Monday, a U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled the 1st Amendment allows supporters of ballot initiatives in California to remain anonymous when collecting signatures to qualify ballot initiatives. The ruling strikes down a state law requiring proposal backers to disclose their names when collecting signatures.
- "Appeals Court Rules California Initiative Sponsors Can Stay Anonymous" (Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 6/16).