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The Supreme Court has struck down California's law that banned the sales to minors. The divided court said the games are covered under First Amendment guarantees of free speech.

The state had said studies showed the games made kids more violent.

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For the first time, the justices will consider whether a legislative vote is protected by the First Amendment.

Specifically, they'll look at whether states may forbid officeholders from voting on matters that appear to involve a personal conflict of interest.

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State officials say the state’s new $5 surcharge for strip club visitors will not violate the clubs’ First Amendment free speech rights.