The Rutherford Institute
Amicus Curiae
John W. Whitehead, Counsel of Record The Rutherford Institute isan international civil liberties organization founded in 1982 that specializesin providing legal representation of individuals whose civil liberties arethreatened or infringed upon, and in educating the public about constitutionaland human rights issues. John W. Whitehead is the founder and president of TheRutherford Institute. The following is excerpted from theAmicus Curiae Brief for theRespondent as submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court on July 31, 2008. Pleasant Grove City contends that when governmentowns and controls a permanent monument or series of monuments thatdisplay private messages on public property, there is no First…
