11.   In addition, some liberals argue that the measure would violate the civil rights of the accused.

12.   In its decision, the court ruled such a measure would violate constitutional provisions of free speech.

13.   Its Republican opponents say it would put them at a fund-raising disadvantage and that the measure violates guarantees of free speech.

14.   Opponents said the measure violated the free speech clause of the Constitution.

15.   PublicLink President Dave Barrie of Dallas said the measure violates the First Amendment.

16.   Rep. Melvin Watt, D-N.C., argued the Republican measure would violate the Constitution and lead to abuses against law-abiding citizens.

17.   Some American smokers say such a measure would violate their constitutional rights.

18.   Some critics contend the measure violates constitutional doctrine by shifting some lawmaking power to the executive branch.

19.   U.S. Education Secretary Richard Riley has already said he will withhold federal funds to school districts if the proposition is approved because the measure would violate federal privacy laws.

20.   Valenti also said he believes the measure violates First Amendment free speech guarantees and predicted courts would quickly throw it out.