What not to wear on Election Day

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled 7-2 that Minnesota needs a less restrictive dress code for voters at the polls. Though many states have rules about polling place attire, Minnesota’s law banned clothing that advertised candidates, parties, and issues. For example, a National Rifle Association T-shirt could violate the rule if a gun control measure were on the ballot, according to a lawyer who argued the case for the state. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that Minnesota’s intentions were good, but the law was too broad and risked violating voters’ freedom of speech.