Metromedia, Inc. v. City of San Diego

Supreme Court of California · Decided 1980-04-14

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CLARK, J. I dissent. The San Diego ordinance unconstitutionally prohibits speech protected by the First Amendment. Because the ordinance must be considered a nullity, other issues are not reached. The outdoor sign or symbol is a venerable medium for expressing political, social and commercial ideas. From the poster or “broadside” to the billboard, outdoor signs hav…

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