Parade group allowed to ban gays
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The Supreme Court, in a unanimous vote, ruled that gay groups could be excluded from the annual St Patrick's Day parade in Boston, MA. The decision was based on a private organization's right to free speech. The ruling will also affect the New York parade. Gay groups denounced the decision.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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Commercial solicitation upheld
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The US Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that states cannot ban certified public accountants from directly soliciting business clients. The majority found that the Florida law restricting solicitation violated commercial free speech. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor dissented.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1993
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Supreme Court overturns 'hate-speech' law
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The Supreme Court ruled that a St Paul, MN, ordinance outlawing hate speech is unconstitutional. The 5-4 decision declared that the law violated First Amendment rights to free speech.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1992
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