Which of the following would best support the position that the Metropolis “Move Along” law is unconstitutional for being overly-broad?

Four men are gathered on a sidewalk in Metropolis, California. The men are holding signs which peacefully protest a local policy on immigration. Metropolis has a law called the “Move Along” law, which makes it illegal to “loiter without an apparent purpose.” A police officer comes upon the men, and when they fail to obey his command to disperse, the officer arrests them.

a. The Supreme Court’s decision in Morales v. City of Chicago
b. The Federal Anti-Riot Act
c. The Supreme Court’s decision in D.C. v. Heller
d. The USA Patriot Act


Answer: A

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