Supreme Court Uses ‘Blog’ for the First Time
Jan 23rd, 2010 | By Josh Camson | Category: Blogging, FeaturedIn the Supreme Court’s recent opinion in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the Court used the term ‘blog’ on page 49 of the slip opinion.
Soon, however, it may be that Internet sources, such as blogs and social networking Web sites, will provide citizens with significant information about political candidates and issues. Yet, §441b would seem to ban a blog post expressly advocating the election or defeat of a candidate if that blog were created with corporate funds.
Justice Kennedy, writing for the majority, mentioned blogs in the context of political speech. Regardless of anyone’s opinion about Citizens United’s holding, it is an interesting academic point. Of course, due to Citizen United‘s holding, which allowed corporate political contributions, it is a moot point.
Via Josh Blackman
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