Wooley v. Maynard

Citation

430 U.S. 705 (1977)

Facts

Stub — to be completed.

Issue

Stub — to be completed.

Holding

Stub — to be completed.

Rule

The First Amendment protects the right not to speak; a state may not compel individuals to display ideological messages on their private property (license plates with “Live Free or Die”).

Significance

Established the compelled speech doctrine as a First Amendment right; precursor to Wooley, Barnette, and Hurley.

Courses