Chicago Anti-Alcohol & Tobacco Billboard Ordinance

Case Type:		Actual.
Exigence:		In 1997, the City of Chicago adopted an ordinance banning outdoor tobacco and alcohol advertising, subject to some listed exceptions. The Federation of Advertising Industry Representatives ("FAIR"), a group of billboard owners, has challenged the ordinance, arguing among other things that it violates their rights of free speech. The case is current on appeal before the Seventh Circuit, although not on the constitutional question.
Audience:		You, the Seventh Circuit Appellate Court.
Possible Constraints:		The ordinance. Some starting points about alcohol, tobacco, advertising and youth. A timeline and discussion of the Supreme Court's commercial speech opinions. Main arguments available in the case, based on the ruling case of Central Hudson. Philosophical approaches to commercial speech.
Decision:		Up to you.
Related issues:		Harm to society Illinois Commerce
Notes:		This case was argued by the class in C30-2, Seminar in Free Speech, Spring Quarter, 1999. Thanks to seminar participants Chad Bell, Meredith Casper, Brooke Engelhardt, Matt Hubenschmidt, Joanna McFadden, Elizabetha Panovska, April Perry, Kate Pietsch, Mara Silver, Erin West and Fritz Wilson. Materials produced by the class include: Stipulation of facts. Briefs for the City--first panel; second panel. Briefs for the Federation--first panel; second panel.

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