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|date=June 24, 2010 | |date=June 24, 2010 | ||
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|case_treatment=No | |case_treatment=No | ||
|facts=In the state of Washington, citizens can challenge laws through the process of referendums. A petition is a prerequisite for a referendum. The petition must be include the names, addresses, and signatures of 4% of the state voters to meet the threshold for a referendum. | |facts=In the state of Washington, citizens can challenge laws through the process of referendums. A petition is a prerequisite for a referendum. The petition must be include the names, addresses, and signatures of 4% of the state voters to meet the threshold for a referendum. | ||
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Pro-marriage equality objected to the public disclosure of their names and addresses. | Pro-marriage equality objected to the public disclosure of their names and addresses. | ||
|procedural_history=Doe (pro-marriage equality advocates) win at the trial loses. | |||
Doe loses at the 9th Circuit. | |||
|issues=Does compelled disclosure of names and addresses of petitioners violate the '''Petition Clause''' of the [[1st Amendment]]? | |issues=Does compelled disclosure of names and addresses of petitioners violate the '''Petition Clause''' of the [[1st Amendment]]? | ||
|case_text_links={{Infobox Case Brief/Case Text Link | |case_text_links={{Infobox Case Brief/Case Text Link | ||
Revision as of 19:54, January 18, 2023
| Doe v. Reed | |
| Court | Supreme Court of the United States |
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| Citation | |
| Date decided | June 24, 2010 |
| Appealed from | 9th Circuit |
Facts
In the state of Washington, citizens can challenge laws through the process of referendums. A petition is a prerequisite for a referendum. The petition must be include the names, addresses, and signatures of 4% of the state voters to meet the threshold for a referendum.
The Secretary of State of Washington is the deciding official for the validity of a referendum.
Opponents of marriage equality sought the names of petitioners for same-sex marriage benefits under the Washington Public Records Act (PRA).
Pro-marriage equality objected to the public disclosure of their names and addresses.Procedural History
Doe (pro-marriage equality advocates) win at the trial loses.
Doe loses at the 9th Circuit.Issues
Does compelled disclosure of names and addresses of petitioners violate the Petition Clause of the 1st Amendment?
