Ledford v. State’s Empirical Analysis
1995
Citation profile
2 state decisions
Relationships
Relies on Hague v. Committee for Industrial Organization · Crisp v. Rubin · Colonial Village, Inc. v. Spann · Lockheed Shipbuilding Co. v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs · County of Yakima v. Confederated Tribes & Bands of the Yakima Indian Nation
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“a traditional public forum, the regulation is subject to intense scrutiny. Such regulations survive only if: (1) they are narrowly drawn to achieve a compelling governmental interest; (2) the regulations are reasonable; and (3) the viewpoint is neutral. In subjecting the ordinance to strict scrutiny, we hold that section 20-79 of the City of St. Petersburg Code is unconstitutionally overbroad and infringes on Ledford's free speech rights in a manner more intrusive than is necessary. We embrace the holding in CCB that the aim of protecting citizens from annoyance is not a”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
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