Court Rules Pennsylvania Town's Sign Ordinance Unconstitutional
A federal appeals court panel has found a Pennsylvania town's ordinance limiting political lawn signs to be unconstitutional, citing violations of residents' free speech rights.
Key Points
- Federal appeals court panel decision
- Town of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
- Ordinance discriminated between types of content
- Limits on political lawn signs overturned
- Residents' free speech rights upheld
Pros
- Upholds residents' free speech rights
- Protects political expression
Cons
- May limit municipalities' ability to regulate signs for traffic safety and aesthetics