Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Michigan

Is it legal for a township park to limit the use of a political flag on someone’s private boat.


Asked on 9/05/24, 5:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Richard Bryan Richard Bryan Attorney PC

That's a great question. Generally speaking a town can't specifically regulate Constitutionally protected speech and expression, but government is allowed to establish "time, manner and place" restrictions which are reasonable to ensure public order. The size and placement of a flag might be reasonably regulated, for example. Unclear if obscenities can be regulated; probably not.

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Answered on 9/09/24, 7:55 am


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