ACLU asks Supreme Court to review Va. ban on alcohol ads

August 23, 2010

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Washington Post (D.C.)

By Jenna Johnson

“The ACLU of Virginia has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on whether college newspapers should be allowed to publish ads promoting drink specials and happy hour deals.”

“The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board prohibits student publications from publishing ads that promote beer, wine or mixed drinks -- unless they are part of a larger ad promoting a restaurant. Even then, the ad cannot list alcohol brands or prices. …”

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