Before the Court in Williams-Yulee v. Florida Bar
The Justices Weigh in on Judicial Campaign Speech
At 11:15 a.m. on January 20, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments for case number 13–1499, Lanell Williams-Yulee v. the Florida Bar. At 12:14 p.m., arguments concluded and the case was submitted for judgment. Following are excerpts from the arguments of Andrew J. Pincus, representing Lanell Williams-Yulee, and Barry Richard, representing the Florida Bar. Questions are presented from the nine Supreme Court Justices. Argument on Behalf of Lanell Williams-Yulee MR. PINCUS: Florida punishes the candidate seeking election to judicial office because she signed form letters and a web posting soliciting contributions to her campaign committee, contributions…
