An Arrested Heckler's Words Are Shielded by the U.S. Constitution

On appeal, an arrested heckler finds his words shielded by the U.S. Constitution.

Ooe 607 Ab One of the most difficult and important jobs at any major sporting event is fan security. It is the job of the security staff to ensure that everyone who attends the event is safe from the actions of unruly and abusive fans. Since professionalism is essential, a number of amateur and pro sports organizations employ off-duty police officers. By doing so, facility operators are able to bring in highly qualified, well-trained staff for a relatively small fee - but, as Swiecicki v. Delgado [463 F.3d 489 (6th Cir. 2006)] demonstrates, operators can also end up facing some unforeseen legal issues.

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