Reed v. Town of Gilbert
- "Clyde Reed, pastor of Good News Community Church (Good News), rented space at an elementary school in Gilbert, Arizona, and placed about 17 signs in the area announcing the time and location of Good News' services."
- "After Good News received an advisory notice from Gilbert that it violated the Sign Code, Good News sued Gilbert and claimed that the Sign Code violated the Free Speech Clause of the First Amendment and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment."
- "The district court found that the Sign Code was constitutional since it was content-neutral and was reasonable in light of the government interests."
Reed v. Town of Gilbert
1). What was the issue being argued in this case?: Did Mr.Reed violate any 1st amendment rights?
2). What did the court decide?: Unanimous in favor of Reed
3). What was the final vote count?: 9-0 In favor of reed
4). Do you agree with court decision?: Yes I do agree with the courts decision, because a person should be able to put neutral signs up.
5). How does this case affect your life?: I think this could affect my life, because it can tell me what signs I can put on my lawn.
2). What did the court decide?: Unanimous in favor of Reed
3). What was the final vote count?: 9-0 In favor of reed
4). Do you agree with court decision?: Yes I do agree with the courts decision, because a person should be able to put neutral signs up.
5). How does this case affect your life?: I think this could affect my life, because it can tell me what signs I can put on my lawn.