In a previous post, we covered a case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court involving a cross on government property intended to honor those killed during World War I. In Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission...more
As MuniBlog readers may be aware, public access television airs programs ranging from school district and municipal government meetings to publicly hosted programs. Sometimes a program may offend viewers or be critical of...more
6/21/2019
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Cable Television Providers ,
First Amendment ,
Free Speech ,
Independent Films ,
Manhattan Community Access Corp v Halleck ,
Nonprofits ,
Private Actors ,
Public Access Television ,
Public Forum ,
Reversal ,
SCOTUS ,
State Action Doctrine ,
State Actors ,
State Contracts ,
Suspensions ,
Time Warner ,
Viewpoint Discrimination
In 2018, is a cross on government property an endorsement of Christianity, and a violation of the First Amendment? Or is it secular in nature if part of a war memorial? This question may find an answer in the Supreme Court's...more
In a prior MuniBlog posting we covered a case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court involving a Colorado baker and concerns about non-discrimination laws and religious objections. In Masterpiece Cakeshop vs. Colorado Civil...more