Lanell Williams-Yulee, Petitioner v. the Florida Bar.

Summary

The Court held that Florida's canon prohibiting judicial candidates from personally soliciting campaign funds does not violate the First Amendment. The restriction survives strict scrutiny because it serves the compelling interest in preserving public confidence in judicial integrity and is narrowly tailored to that end. Justice Breyer concurred, viewing tiers of scrutiny as guidelines. Justice Ginsburg concurred in part and in, emphasizing states' latitude. Justice Scalia dissented, arguing the canon was not narrowly tailored and lacked historical tradition.