City of Ladue v. Gilleo (1993)
- Docket
- 92-1856
- Decided
- 1993-01-01
Summary
Question: Does the Ladue ordinance violate Gilleo's right to free speech as protected by the First Amendment? Conclusion: Yes. Although acknowledging Ladue's police power to minimize visual clutter associated with signs, the Court ruled that the law "almost completely foreclosed a venerable means of communication that is both unique and important." The Court held a "special respect" for an individual's right to convey messages from her home.