Supreme Court backs Westboro pickets at funerals
The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that First Amendment free speech protections allow Westboro Baptist Church protests at funerals, including at a Marine son's service. The decision limits the Snyder family's attempt to shield services from the church's provocative messages, reaffirming robust public debate over private grief.
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Topeka church lauded as high court backs funeral protests
A Topeka church spokeswoman applauds the Supreme Court 8-1 ruling affirming First Amendment protection for protests outside military funerals. The decision overturned a $5 million judgment sought by a dead Marine's father against Westboro Baptist Church. Margie Phelps, the church lawyer, said only a First Amendment shredding ruling could change the outcome. Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt called the ruling narrow yet disappointing for Kansans.
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Alito defies trend in privacy and free speech rulings
Justice Samuel Alito stood alone in backing privacy in a ruling on protests at a military funeral, arguing that picketers inflicted emotional injury and should have limited First Amendment protection. He also dissented in cases on animal cruelty videos and violent video game sales, signaling a contrarian stance on speech limits.
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