Ariz. ordered to issue pro-life license plate
January 28th, 2008, 2:19 pm · Post a Comment · posted by Le Templar
Capitol Media Services is reporting this afternoon that the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled anti-abortion advocates should have the right to buy license plates with the message “choose life.”
As I mentioned on this blog Sept. 13, the state has rejected this proposed plate as too controversial, essentially censoring pro-life advocates when they allow other messages related to spraying or neutering pets and supporting police or firefighters unions.
A three-judge appeals panel overruled a U.S. district judge, and in favor of the Arizona Life Coalition, which has been seeking the specialty plate. This is a ruling that supports the First Amendment and free speech.
