DC Circuit Hears Oral Arguments In Bus Ad Case

On Monday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit heard oral arguments (audio of full arguments) in Archdiocese of Washington v. Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority.  In the case, the DC federal district court upheld advertising Guidelines of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority which, among other things, bar transit vehicle ads "that promote or oppose any religion, religious practice or belief." (see prior posting).