Bartnicki v. Vopper, Aka Williams — Rehnquist, J., Dissenting

Summary

Chief Justice Rehnquist, joined by Justices Scalia and Thomas, dissenting, argues that statutes prohibiting disclosure of illegally intercepted communications are content-neutral and subject to intermediate scrutiny. He contends they protect privacy and deter interception without unlawfully chilling speech. The concurrence by Justice Breyer agrees with the narrow holding but emphasizes balancing interests rather than applying strict scrutiny.