Before the Court in McCullen v. Coakley
The Justices Weigh in on Abortion Protest Regulation
At 10:04 a.m. on January 15, 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments for case number 12–1168, Eleanor McCullen, et al. v. Martha Coakley, et al. At 11:04 a.m., arguments concluded and the case was submitted for judgment. Following are excerpts from the arguments of Mark L. Rienzi, counsel for McCullen, et al., and Jennifer Grace Miller, assistant attorney general ofMassachusetts. Questions are presented from the nine Supreme Court Justices. Argument on Behalf of Eleanor McCullen, et al. MR. RIENZI: This Court has held that the public sidewalks are a natural and proper place for free citizens to exchange…
