Doe v. Reed

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Doe v. Reed
Court Supreme Court of the United States
Citation
Date decided June 24, 2010

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.

Issues

Does compelled disclosure of names and addresses of petitioners violate the Petition Clause of the 1st Amendment?

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