A great decision just out from the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals (FLORIDA’S CIRCUIT 🙂 ). The signs Butts County (Georgia) Sheriff posted in front of registrant’s homes right before Halloween are compelled speech and violate the First Amendment.
This is a great decision, for multiple reasons. First, it’s in our circuit, so it’s binding precedent. Second, many municipalities in Florida have similar ordinances, which are now ripe for challenge. And Third, because it raises a viable argument against other forms of compelled speech all Florida registrants are subject to, such as branded driver’s license.
You can read the decision here: Butts County Order 11th Circuit
