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Constitutional Law

Jun. 13, 2003

Tax for Anti-Smoking Ads Challenged in U.S. Court

SACRAMENTO - A lawyer for tobacco giant R.J. Reynolds contended Wednesday that the state of California is violating the free-speech rights of cigarette makers and biasing potential jurors by running attack ads against the tobacco industry.

        By Hudson Sangree
        Daily Journal Staff Writer
        SACRAMENTO - A lawyer for tobacco giant R.J. Reynolds contended Wednesday that the state of California is violating the free-speech rights of cigarette makers and biasing potential jurors by running attack ads against the tobacco industry.
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