Excerpt
They sprout up like weeds every election season. Yard signs touting candidates for political office are a common sight on roadsides, medians, and other public rights of way — informative to some, a nuisance to many.
While they are likely the most visible to the public, political signs aren’t the only type of temporary displays that reside in public spaces. Realtor and association signs, notices directing the public to events or meetings, and even ideological placards are also common occurrences.
Public officials in the town of Gilbert, Arizona, decided to address the perceived clutter of these signs b…
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Foreword
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Inside the Court
Gay Marriage, Religious Freedom, and Health Care Reform on the Docket
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Holt v. Hobbs
The Court Rules That the Arkansas Department of Correction’s Beard Prohibition Violates Federal Law
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Department of Homeland Security v. MacLean
The Court Rules That Whistleblower Protections Cover Disclosure of Sensitive Security Information
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Content-Neutral Speech Regulation
Constitutionality of Time, Place, and Manner Restrictions
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Lower Court Holding in Reed v. Gilbert
Decision of the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
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Before the Court in Reed v. Gilbert
The Justices Weigh in on Sign Ordinances
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Pro & Con
Does Gilbert, Arizona’s Sign Code Violate First Amendment Protections?
