DiPaola v. Portsmouth

  • Filed: 01/22/2021
  • Status: Victory!
  • Latest Update: Jan 22, 2021
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This is a successful federal lawsuit challenging a Portsmouth town ordinance that banned the posting of political signs on residential property.

Attorney(s):
Richard A. Sinapi

ACLU Favorably Settles Lawsuit Against Portsmouth Over Political Sign Ban

The favorable settlement, which permanently bars enforcement of the ordinance, was on behalf of town resident Michael DiPaola, who had erected a series of signs on his property that criticized the Town’s perceived selective enforcement of its zoning code.

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ACLU Sues Town of Portsmouth over Political Sign Ban

We have filed a challenged to a Portsmouth town ordinance banning the posting of political signs on residential, private property.

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Apr 20, 2021
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ACLU Favorably Settles Lawsuit Against Portsmouth Over Political Sign Ban

The favorable settlement, which permanently bars enforcement of the ordinance, was on behalf of town resident Michael DiPaola, who had erected a series of signs on his property that criticized the Town’s perceived selective enforcement of its zoning code.
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Jan 22, 2021
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ACLU Sues Town of Portsmouth over Political Sign Ban

We have filed a challenged to a Portsmouth town ordinance banning the posting of political signs on residential, private property.