Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Are Dog Fighting Videos Protected Speech?

The Supreme Court heard arguments today in United States v Stevens. The issue presented before the court:

Whether 18 U.S.C. § 48’s ban on knowingly selling depictions of animal cruelty with the intention of placing those depictions in interstate commerce for commercial gain violates the First Amendment.
- The Docket.
- The Oral Argument.
- US Code.
- LAT coverage.
- First Amendment Center.
- NYT coverage.