The Denver Post – Ken Buck: Democrats chill free speech by halting Citizens United film
The Colorado Democratic Party has struck another blow against the First Amendment by attempting to silence a documentary film that discusses the current political and policy atmosphere in Colorado.
The film intended to inform Coloradans before the election, and partisan politics prevailed over the public’s right to know the truth.
Under current Colorado law, any film that includes footage of candidates running for office has to register with the Secretary of State’s office and file burdensome campaign finance reports. The film’s producer, Citizens United, filed suit seeking to be treated as any other media entity.
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