US appeals court strikes down West Virginia ban on publishing judges' home addresses
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·1 viewsA federal appeals court has invalidated a West Virginia law designed to protect the personal information of public officials. The court concluded that the statute conflicts with First Amendment free speech protections. Unlike comparable laws in other states, the West Virginia measure penalized publishers without requiring prior notice. Industry advocates had raised concerns that the law could pose risks to journalists and businesses.
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