Court Shields Names of Group's Donors

Forcing a Texas non-profit organization to disclose the names of its contributors would violate its freedom-of-association rights under the U.S. Constitution, the state's Supreme Court has ruled unanimously.

It said making an organization reveal its members or donors could have a "chilling effect" on its contributors and activities. "For this reason, the First Amendment requires that a compelling state interest be shown before a court may order disclosure of