First Amendment Free Speech Cases in Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Browse 4 first amendment free speech cases decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.

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First Amendment Free Speech Opinions from Pennsylvania Supreme Court (4)

NHL v. City of Pgh., Aplt.

NHL not subject to Pittsburgh's business tax for broadcasting activities

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2025-09-25 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

NHL v. City of Pgh., Aplt., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on September 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania addressed whether the City of Pitts...

Lyons, J. v. Arpin, D.

Defamation suit over social media posts results in mixed ruling

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2025-06-23 · Mixed · Impact: 45/100

Lyons, J. v. Arpin, D., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on June 23, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The plaintiff, Lyons, sued the defendant, Arpin, for defamation after Arpin posted allegedl...

County of Fulton, Aplts v. Sec. of Com.

County seal not a 'public office' for ballot purposes

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2025-05-28 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

County of Fulton, Aplts v. Sec. of Com., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on May 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The County of Fulton challenged the Secretary of the Commonwealth's...

Alexander, C. v. Delaware Cnty Bd of Elect.

Election Board Violated First Amendment by Removing Political Sign

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2025-05-20 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 75/100

Alexander, C. v. Delaware Cnty Bd of Elect., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on May 20, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. This case concerns whether the Delaware County Board of Electio...

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Q: How many first amendment free speech cases has Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided?

CaseLawBrief currently tracks 4 first amendment free speech cases from Pennsylvania Supreme Court. This number is updated as new opinions are published.

Q: What types of outcomes occur in first amendment free speech cases at Pennsylvania Supreme Court?

Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 2, Mixed: 1, Plaintiff Win: 1.

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