Forsyth County v. The Nationalist Movement:The Precedents


Here are a list of precedents for the case.


Freedman v. Maryland (1965): The government may require permits if it is not overly broad in granting discretion to the government official.

U.S. v. Grace (1983): The government may require a permit if it is not based on the content of the message.

Niemotko v. Maryland (1951): Restrictions on granting permits are constitutional if they are narrowly drawn reasonable and definite standards.

Cox v. New Hampshire (1941): The Constitution recognizes that the government may impose a permit requirement on those wishing to hold a march, parade, or rally.


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