City of Houston v. Hill

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1987-06-15

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Justice Brennan delivered the opinion of the Court. This case presents the question whether a municipal ordinance that makes it unlawful to interrupt a police officer in the performance of his or her duties is unconstitutionally overbroad under the First Amendment. I — I Appellee Raymond Wayne Hill is a lifelong resident of Houston, Texas. At the time this lawsuit began,…

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