Supporting the Arizona Code of Judicial Conduct (Wolfson v. Concannon)

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In 2009, an unsuccessful candidate for Arizona judicial office filed suit to challenge canons of the Arizona Code of Judicial Conduct, alleging that the canons violate his First Amendment rights...

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About this Case

In 2009, an unsuccessful candidate for Arizona judicial office filed suit to challenge canons of the Arizona Code of Judicial Conduct, alleging that the canons violate his First Amendment rights. The challenged canons prohibit judicial candidates from making speeches on behalf of political organizations or candidates for public office; publicly endorsing or opposing political candidates; soliciting funds on behalf of, or contributing funds to any candidate or political organization in excess of the amounts permitted by law; actively participating in any political campaign other than his/her own; and personally soliciting campaign contributions other than through a campaign committee.

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