A New Hampshire business is proudly displaying its opinions about some of its statewide elected officials, although some local residents are offended by the messaging.
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Missouri Court Finds Upholds Local Ban on Distribution in Public Right-of-Way
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Posted in Panhandling & Solicitation
In late February, a federal district court upheld the City of Desloge, Missouri’s prohibition on persons entering into the public right-of-way for the purpose distributing anything to the occupant of a vehicle. Distinguishing the city’s law from those at issue in aggressive panhandling cases such as Thayer v. City of Worcester, the court held …
The Town of Orleans, Massachusetts is considering an ordinance that would set standards for civility, but which is raising some First Amendment concerns.
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Posted in First Amendment News
The Town of Orleans, Massachusetts is considering an ordinance that would set standards for civility, but which is raising some First Amendment concerns.
Cape Girardeau, Missouri’s prohibition on “yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling or singing” was struck down by a federal judge.
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Posted in First Amendment News
Cape Girardeau, Missouri’s prohibition on “yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling or singing” was struck down by a federal judge.