- Posted April 07, 2011
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Strip club sues over Mich. law limiting signs
DETROIT (AP) -- A strip club has sued to challenge a Michigan law that took effect last week limiting signs and billboards that advertise adult entertainment or other sexually oriented businesses.
The Detroit News and the Detroit Free Press report the lawsuit Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Detroit by The Penthouse Club says the law violates the club's constitutional right to freedom of expression.
Democratic State Sen. Tupac Hunter of Detroit sponsored the legislation. He says the lawsuit continues "a pattern of blatant disrespect and disregard toward the people of the city."
The goal if the law was to crack down on the public display of sexual images that some find offensive. Billboards and signs visible from outside an adult business can only display words, numbers and trademarks under the law.
Published: Thu, Apr 7, 2011
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