Episode

512 - Free Speech Reprieve in Hawaii

Podcast: The Constitution Study podcast
Published: Mar 2, 2026
Duration seconds: 771
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Summary

The Hawaiian legislature passed Act 191 in an attempt to prohibit "materially deceptive media" that would harm the "reputation or electoral prospects of a candidate in an election". This seems like an infringement on free speech. Thankfully the District Court for the District of Hawaii agreed.