Government Speech Doctrine

Whether flying a private flag on a city hall flagpole constitutes government speech or private expression

1. Shurtleff v. Boston

2. Jurisdiction: United States (May 2, 2022)
3. DefendantsCity of BostonPlaintiffsHarold ShurtleffCamp ConstitutionDefense AttorneysDouglas H. Hallward-DriemeierPlaintiff AttorneysMathew D. StaverJudgesStephen BreyerInstitutionsSupreme Court of the United StatesLiberty CounselCamp ConstitutionCity of Boston Law Department
4. Case Tags: First Amendment;Religious Liberty;Government Speech Doctrine;Supreme Court 2022