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CITY OF LADUE v. GILLEO

No. 92-1856.

512 U.S. 43 (1994)

114 S.Ct. 2038

129 L.Ed.2d 36

CITY OF LADUE et al. v. GILLEO

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided June 13, 1994.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jordan B. Cherrick argued the cause for petitioners. With him on the briefs were Robert F. Schlafly and Jay A. Summerville.

Gerald P. Greiman argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Martin M. Green, Mitchell A. Margo, and Steven R. Shapiro.

Deputy Solicitor General Bender argued the cause for the United States as amicus curiae urging affirmance. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Days, Assistant Attorney General Hunger, and Amy L. Wax.*

Stevens, J., delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court. O'Connor, J., filed a concurring opinion, p. 59.

Justice Stevens, delivered the opinion of the Court.

An ordinance of the City of Ladue prohibits homeowners from displaying any signs on their property except "residence identification" signs, "for sale" signs, and signs warning of safety hazards. The ordinance permits commercial establishments, churches, and nonprofit organizations to erect certain signs that are not allowed at residences. The question presented is whether...

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