In a previous blog I brought up my opinion that the new legislation mandating graphic images on cigarettes was overreaching and unconstitutional, regardless of whether or not the frightening images would be successful in a cause I support.
Apparently the U.S. District Judge felt the same way. Five of the six largest tobacco companies sued the FDA on free-speech grounds and asked for a preliminary injunction to block implementation of the images, set for fall of 2012.
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ruled in their favor Monday.
I wonder how this will turn out. I'll keep you posted.
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