Thursday, November 29, 2012

First Circuit -- Newton v. LePage

Mural in a waiting room for government offices is not within a limited public forum.

Maintaining the appearance of neutrality is a legitimate government interest.

Adjusting artwork in offices is within the government's discretion.

(No stated holding on standing / identity of speaker.)

Newton v. LePage
Compiled by D.E. Frydrychowski, who is, not incidentally, not giving you legal advice.

Category tags above are sporadically maintained Do not rely. Do not rely. Do not rely.

Author's SSRN page here.