BUCHANAN v. BARR

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Scott Michelman and Lee R. Crain argued the causes for appellants. With them on the briefs were Anne Champion , Arthur B. Spitzer , Dennis Corkery , Jonathan M. Smith , Jon Greenbaum , Arthur Ago , David Brody , John A. Freeman , and David E. Kouba.

Scott F. Regan and Victoria Clark were on the brief for amici curiae Institute for Justice and Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression in support of appellants.

Gabriel K. Gillett , Ishan K. Bhabha , and Lauren J. Hartz were on the brief for amici curiae Bipartisan Former Members of Congress in support of appellants.

Sarah Helene Duggin , Donald Crane , Kwaku A. Akowuah , Tobias S. Loss-Eaton , and Lakeisha F. Mays were on the brief for amici curiae Clergy and Religious Institutions in support of appellants.

Brian J. Springer , Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice, argued the cause for appellees. With him on the brief were Brian M. Boynton , Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, and Mark B. Stern , Attorney.

Christopher A. Zampogna was on the brief for appellee Sean Kellenberger.

Concurring opinion filed by Circuit Judge Walker.