Supreme Court of the United States

John Doe 1 v. Sam Reed, Washington Secretary of State — Sotomayor, J., Concurring

June 24, 2010177 L. Ed. 2d 493

Summary

Justice Sotomayor concurs to emphasize that initiatives and referenda are not compelled by the Constitution, so states have considerable leeway to regulate ballot access. Public disclosure of petition signatures advances state interests in electoral integrity and transparency while burdening First Amendment rights minimally.