How did the Supreme Court deal with the question of free speech rights vs. property rights in Marsh v. Alabama (1946 case involving distributing religious leaflets in a company town), and in Logan Valley Plaza (1968 case involving picketing in a mall parking lot)?

How did the Supreme Court deal with the question of free speech rights vs. property rights in Marsh v. Alabama (1946 case involving distributing religious leaflets in a company town), and in Logan Valley Plaza (1968 case involving picketing in a mall parking lot)? 


Answer: Marsh v. Alabama- a town's property was owned privately, but in every other respect was a municipal town. lady applied fro a permit to hand out Jehovah's' witness pamphlets to people, she was denied but did it regardless. the court ruled that property rights prevail over free speech.


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