A federal judge struck down New Hampshire’s ban on ballot photos last year, and the state is appealing that decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit. Under the law, voters faced a $1,000 fine for sharing a picture of their ballot.
On Friday, Snapchat filed an amicus brief in the case, arguing that the state’s ban violates the First Amendment. [Note: updated with working link]
My view: Why the Selfie is a Threat to Democracy, Reuters Opinion, Aug. 18, 2015