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Political ads on public transportation |
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Actual
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The City of Shaker Heights operated a bus system. It prohibited "political" and "public issue" advertising, but accepted all other ads. A candidate for State Representative sued for access, and lost; he appealled to the Supreme Court.
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The U.S. Supreme Court; you, the general public.
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Decision: |
The Supreme Court upheld the ban in Lehman v. Shaker Heights (1974; S&C 467).
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Offense Other special places |
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None.
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