Supreme Court Issues New Ban on Demonstrations

Politico reports:

The new regulation, approved by the chief justice and effective as of Thursday, says “no person shall engage in a demonstration within the Supreme Court building and grounds. The term ‘demonstration’ includes demonstrations, picketing, speechmaking, marching, holding vigils or religious services and all other like forms of conduct that involve the communication or expression of views or grievances, engaged in by one or more persons, the conduct of which is reasonably likely to draw a crowd or onlookers. The term does not include casual use by visitors or tourists that is not reasonably likely to attract a crowd or onlookers.”

Supreme Court Rules that LA Port’s Clean Truck Program is Preempted by Federal Law

Today the U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion in American Trucking Associations, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles.  That decision held that some provision of the Clean Truck Program was preempted by the Federal Aviation Administration Act of 1994.  The Port of Los Angeles may no longer force drivers to display “How Am I Driving” signs.  Nor can the Port require trucking companies to submit off street parking plans for trucks.  You can read the opinion here.