Forsyth County v. The Nationalist Movement Precedents:
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Freedman v. Maryland (1965): The government may require permits if it is
not overly broad in granting discretion to the government official.
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U.S. v. Grace (1983): The government may require a permit if it is not
based on the content of the message.
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Niemotko v. Maryland (1951): Restrictions on granting permits are
constitutional if they are narrowly drawn reasonable and definite standards.
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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.