Qualified immunity denied in a suit for damages against HUD employees for pursuing an investigation and threatened legal action against three Berkeley, California residents who had publicly opposed a subsidized housing project for the homeless in their neighborhood. Community College Board's censure of member for taking a public position in opposition to a decision of the Board did not violate member's First Amendment rights. Decision upholding an Oakland ordinance that prohibits alcohol ads on billboards within 1,000 feet of a school, youth-recreation facility, child care facility, or place of religious worship. Requirement that cable company offering broadband internet access also allow competing Internet Service Providers to use its cable violates the cable company's First Amendment rights to freedom of speech and press. School district rule against profane language does not violate First Amendment.
Initiative providing for term limits on local office holders violates the state constitution.
California Brosterhous v. State Bar of California . Notice of Appeal withdrawn. Challenge to use of mandatory bar dues for political and ideological activity. The judgment of the trial court in favor of the challengers is now final. Review granted by California Supreme Court.