Forums

rational, reasonable, neutral, primary

Non Public Forum _________ Basis applies Time, Place, Manner Restrictions are fine so long as they are _____________. -Law is constitutional as long as it is viewpoint ________ and reasonably connected to the ______ purpose of the forum (Library, post office, jail, school, etc)

individual, access

Private Forum: This forum is controlled by the _________. No 1st Amendment right to ________ here. Includes a person's dwelling. There are no constitutional arguments here and no right of access to prevent views in your home.

government, strict, exchange, tradition, designation, limited, designated

Public Forum This forum is controlled by the ________________: -________ scrutiny applies This is a place that in some way is associated with ____________ of IDEAS. 1. By __________: -This includes a public street, sidewalk-people are likely to exchange views and ideas here; city park in front of city hall may fit. -The right of public access here CANNOT be shut down. 2. By _____________: When the government opens an otherwise non-public forum for a ________ time or purpose. Strict Scrutiny applies until the government closes down the forum. However, it is okay for the government to shut down for reasons UNRELATED to the _______________ purpose.

Non Public Forum

Rational Basis applies Time, Place, Manner Restrictions are fine so long as they are REASONABLE. -Law is constitutional as long as it is viewpoint NEUTRAL and reasonably connected to the PRIMARY purpose of the forum (Library, post office, jail, school, etc)

Public Forum

This forum is controlled by the Government: -Strict scrutiny applies This is a place that in some way is associated with EXCHANGE of IDEAS. 1. By TRADITION: -This includes a public street, sidewalk-people are likely to exchange views and ideas here; city park in front of city hall may fit. -The right of public access here CANNOT be shut down. 2. By DESIGNATION: When the government opens an otherwise non-public forum for a LIMITED time or purpose. Strict Scrutiny applies until the government closes down the forum. However, it is okay for the government to shut down for reasons UNRELATED to the DESIGNATED purpose.

Private Forum

This forum is controlled by the INDIVIDUAL. No 1st Amendment right to access here. Includes a person's dwelling. There are no constitutional arguments here and no right of access to prevent views in your home.