Citing the state’s campaign laws, judge benches attack ads on governor

A Kentucky judge granted a restraining order to halt attack ads on the governor financed by Restoring America after the organization failed to identify its donors under the state’s campaign finance laws.

The judge cited the public right for transparency, but legal experts said they expect to see the ruling overturned on free speech grounds. -db

From the Lexington Herald-Leader, October 17, 2011, by Beth Musgrave.

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