Content Neutrality in Government Regulations | Practical Law

Content Neutrality in Government Regulations | Practical Law

A Practice Note discussing the importance of content neutrality in government regulations that affect speech. This Note describes how the Supreme Court's decision in Reed v. Town of Gilbert has shaped views on content neutrality beyond sign regulations and how government entities should respond. It addresses the ways courts now view regulations dealing with matters such as panhandling, sexually oriented businesses, public meetings, noise regulations, and First Amendment buffers.

Content Neutrality in Government Regulations

Practical Law Practice Note w-018-8770 (Approx. 25 pages)

Content Neutrality in Government Regulations

by Practical Law Government Practice
MaintainedUSA (National/Federal)
A Practice Note discussing the importance of content neutrality in government regulations that affect speech. This Note describes how the Supreme Court's decision in Reed v. Town of Gilbert has shaped views on content neutrality beyond sign regulations and how government entities should respond. It addresses the ways courts now view regulations dealing with matters such as panhandling, sexually oriented businesses, public meetings, noise regulations, and First Amendment buffers.