Foht v. Village of Kewaskum

Summary

Police in the village of Kewaskum, Wis., threatened a Christian man, Michael Foht, with arrest for distributing Christian literature. ADF attorneys filed suit on behalf of Mr. Foht in federal court in 2008, challenging a local ordinance that severely restricted his constitutional rights to free speech and religious freedom. In Oct. 2008, a federal judge ruled that the ordinance was unconstitutional, ensuring Mr. Foht's free speech rights would be respected.

Press Releases

October 14th, 2008
Court order re-opens doors for First Amendment in Wis. town
February 8th, 2008
Village officials slam door on man distributing Christian literature

Case Documents

Court

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Date

Trial Court

Complaint

2/8/2008