Doe v Reed Supreme Court Case - Privacy versus Disclosure

Mon, May 3 2010

The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard arguments in the Doe v Reed case out of Washington State. The case will decide whether or not signers of an initiative petition have a right to privacy. The Doe side argues that signing a petition is protected free speech and the release of the names will result in intimidation from opponents. Reed argues that the release of the names is part of keeping government transparent and prevent fraud.