Frisby v. Schultz

487 U.S. 474 (1988)

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Nature of the Case

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Facts

A Milwaukee, Wisconsin ordinance prohibited picketing in front of or around any residential home. The ordinance was directed at the actions of the Appellants, anti-abortionist activists. These protesters performed picketing demonstrations in front of the home of a physician who performed abortions. The Appellees pursued declaratory relief to determination that the ordinance was unconstitutional. The Appellees also pursued injunctive relief to estop implementation of the ordinance. The District Court held in favor of the Appellees. The appeals court affirmed. The U.S. Supreme Court reversed, upholding the constitutional validity of the ordinance.