Hague v. Committee for Industrial Organization

Citation. 307 U.S. 496, 59 S. Ct. 954, 83 L. Ed. 1423, 1939 U.S.

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Citation307 U.S. 496, 59 S. Ct. 954, 83 L. Ed. 1423, 1939 U.S.

Brief Fact Summary. City prohibited the distribution of labor union leaflets on public sidewalks.

Synopsis of Rule of Law. People have the right to use public spaces for any lawful purpose free of government restraint.

Points of Law - Legal Principles in this Case for Law Students.

The clause prevents a State from discriminating against citizens of other States in favor of its own.

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Issue. Can city regulatory use of its property to restrict speech?

Held. No. Affirm the holding of the lower court. The ordinance is void on its face.

Discussion. Parks, sidewalks, and public streets have always been recognized as legitimate places for community gatherings and communication. Therefore, any restraint on public speech that occurs in such a forum is unconstitutional.