Citizens United, Anonymous Speech, and Rights-Violating Disclosure Laws

By Ari Armstrong

Censorship of certain types of political speech is a reality in Colorado, where it is illegal (for example) to publish an anonymous book or pamphlet that the government deems to be campaigning for or against a candidate or ballot measure, if as little as $200 is spent to produce it.

The Founders who wrote and ratified the First Amendment—and who publishe…