Video Software Dealers Association v. Webster

Citation: Video Software Dealers Ass’n v. Webster, 968 F.2d 684 (8th Cir. 1992).

The appellate court struck down a state statute that prohibited the sale or rental of videos containing violence to minors and requiring dealers to display or maintain such videos in separate areas within their stores. The court held that the statute was not narrowly tailored to promote a compelling state interest, was unconstitutionally vague, and unconstitutionally imposed strict liability.