Protesting At Funerals Constitutional?
Supreme Court of the United States
Members of Westboro Baptist Church
v.
State of Wisconsin
Ms. Justice KATHERINE DUNSTAN delivered the opinion of the court
The case presents the question whether Wisconsin's application of 947.011 to the members of Westboro Church violates the First Amendment of the Constitution. We hold that Wisconsin's application of 947.011 on the members of Westboro Baptist Church is unconstitutional.
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On December 1, 2006, the Rev. Fred Phelps of Westboro Baptist Church organized a protest outside the funeral of Lance Cpl. Matthew A. Snyder in Racine. The protest raised concerns about how to balance protestor' First Amendment rights and mourners' rights to be shielded from offensive messages. Westboro Baptist members picket military funerals, holding signs with such messages as "Thank God for IEDs" and "God Hates Fag Enablers." They say God is punishing America for tolerating gays. Westboro Baptist Church has about 100 members. Westboro Baptist......
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