Phil Weiser, Colorado's Attorney General and candidate for governor, has recently publicized his involvement in numerous lawsuits against former President Donald Trump. As he competes politically against U. S. Senator Michael Bennet, Weiser's legal performance and approaches on free speech issues have faced scrutiny.
1. Lawsuit Involvement: Weiser has joined 43 lawsuits against Trump, with this number potentially reaching 100. His office has also appeared before the U. S. Supreme Court multiple times, often without success.
2. Performance before SCOTUS: Weiser has previously argued cases that have not been well-received by the Supreme Court, including:
• Masterpiece Cakeshop: Weiser's office tried to enforce compliance on a baker's religious beliefs, which was rejected by a 6-3 Supreme Court decision in 2018.
• 303 Creative: In 2022, Weiser again challenged a designer's freedom of speech regarding the creation of wedding-related content, which the court found problematic, again ruling against him 6-3.
• Counterman: Weiser's arguments regarding the state's stalking law were unsuccessful, leading to a 7-2 loss in which justices raised concerns about free speech rights.
• Trump v. Anderson: Weiser's office attempted to deny Trump a spot on the Colorado ballot based on vague standards for "qualified candidates. " The Supreme Court responded unfavorably, leading to a 9-0 ruling against him.
3. Chiles Case: Recently, Weiser defended a controversial law regulating therapists' speech about sexual identity. His arguments were met with skepticism from the justices, indicating a potential fourth loss on First Amendment grounds.
Weiser's track record in defending cases related to First Amendment rights raises questions about his political viability in the upcoming gubernatorial race. His approach of advocating for broad governmental powers in regulating speech has not fared well with the Supreme Court, suggesting possible challenges ahead in his campaign against Bennet.
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