Bartnicki v. Vopper, Aka Williams — Breyer, J., Concurring

Summary

Justice Breyer concurred in the judgment, agreeing that the statutes as applied violated the Constitution but emphasizing the narrow holding limited to lawful broadcasters and matters of unusual public concern involving threats. He argued the Court's decision does not imply broader immunity for the media. Justice Rehnquist dissented, arguing intermediate scrutiny should apply and the statutes protect privacy interests.