Reed v. Town of Gilbert
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| Reed v. Town of Gilbert | |
| Court | Supreme Court of the United States |
|---|---|
| Citation | |
| Date decided | June 18, 2015 |
| Appealed from | 9th Circuit |
Facts
Many cities pass municipal laws regulating the size and features of signs posted within their boundaries.
Gilbert is a town in the state of Arizona.
Reed (plaintiff) was a non-denominational Protestant pastor in Arizona. Reed hosted church services at various locations; thus, he posted temporary directional signs each week depending on the sermon location.Procedural History
Reed loses at the federal trial court.
Reed loses at the 9th Circuit.Issues
Do municipal limits on sign categories violate freedom of speech under the First Amendment?
Arguments
Reed argued that the town's sign rules burdened his freedom of speech.
Holding
Stricter signage restrictions on Christian signs is an unconstitutional content-based restriction.
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