Legal Battles
Banners Unfurled has been forced to go to court to battle for the freedom of expression two times
in the last decade. You would think the citizens of these United States would have a firm grasp of the principles
of the First Amendement's free speech issues, but they don't! So, when it comes down to an issue of an individual
or groups desire to control the environment around their program they want to push the Constitution aside until someone
has to face them head to head before a court with jurisdiction over the matter. Local courts generally don't preside
over speech issues so it is important to get a case into the United States Federal Court. That is why we encourage public ministers
NOT to get arrested. After an arrest the case must be resolved in a local court and there the issue is conduct, not speech.
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Mr. Mark A. Mangini
The Center for Religious Expression 699 Oakleaf Office Lane Suite 107 Memphis, Tennessee 38117 Phone: 901) 684-5485 Website link: The Center for Religious Expression The Center for Religious Expression mission is to faithfully and competently defend the Christian voice in the public square. |
"Lansing vs. City of Memphis, The Memphis Park Commission and Memphis in May International Festival, Inc.",
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRUCT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE WESTERN DIVISION on 98 APR 17, CASE NO: 97-3153 M1/A.
--"permanently ENJOINED from prohibiting Mr. Lansing´s expressive activities within the leased areas of Riverside Drive outside the north and south gates."
The Court´s MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER may be read by clicking here
MEMPHIS IN MAY INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL, INC. appeals to United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit: Opinion was for MEMPHIS IN MAY INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL, INC.
Read how the Appellate Court Ruling Affected Us in 2000 and our response to the news coverage we got prior to the Beale Street Blast 2000.
Memphis Commercial Appeal says "Street preachers may be off-limits at MIM". Read the full article here.(Article written on 04-08-2000)
cases by following these links.