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The case centered on Xavier Alvarez, a water-district board member in California, who was convicted of falsely claiming to be a Medal of Honor recipient.
WSJ: Supreme Court Strikes Down 'Stolen Valor' Law
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The statement that led to Mr. Alvarez's arrest came at a 2007 meeting of a local water district board, where he served as an elected member.
WSJ: Supreme Court Strikes Down 'Stolen Valor' Law
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In addition to his one term in the state Legislature, Salazar's prior public service included stints on the Governor's Economic Development Advisory Board, the State Agricultural Commission, the board of directors of the Rio Grande Water Conservation District, and the board of directors of the Colorado Agricultural Leadership Forum.
CNN: Salazar wins tussle for open Colorado seat