The Arizona Republic
The U.S. Supreme Court preached a bit of gospel — from the Greek word meaning “good news” — for a small Gilbert Presbyterian church on Thursday.
A protracted court battle between the Rev. Clyde Reed and Gilbert officials ended with a unanimous ruling from the nation’s highest court, striking down the town’s unconstitutional sign ordinance.
Good News Presbyterian Church sued Gilbert in 2007 after the town repeatedly enforced a law banning the church from posting roadside signs the day before its services.
Comment by Rose Law Group attorney Sam Doncaster:
“The Supreme Court’s unanimous decision confirms that restricting sign placement because of what the sign says violates free speech.”
