Marilyn Manson, Inc. v. New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
971 F. Supp. 875 (1997)
- Written by Salina Kennedy, JD
Facts
Rock band Marilyn Manson (the band) was scheduled to perform at OzzFest ‘97, a heavy-metal music festival held at Giants Stadium. More than thirty concerts had been held at the stadium in recent years. The New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority (the Authority) (defendant), a government entity, owned and operated Giants Stadium pursuant to a statutory mandate to earn money and entertain the public. The Authority initially approved the festival but canceled it after learning that the band would be performing. In support of its decision, the Authority cited a provision in the contract governing the festival that allowed it to exclude performers whose character was offensive to public morals. Marylin Manson, Inc. (Manson) (plaintiff) sought a preliminary injunction to require the Authority to allow the band to perform, arguing that the Authority’s rejection of the band was an illegal restriction of constitutionally protected speech.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Wolin, J.)
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