Arcara v. Cloud Books, Inc.

We granted certiorari to decide whether the First Amendment bars enforcement of a statute authorizing closure of a premises found to be used as a place for prostitution and lewdness because the premises are also used as an adult bookstore.

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Respondents own and operate'"-the “Village Books and News Store” in Kenmore, New York. The establishment characterizes itself as an “adult” bookstore and'sells sexually explicit books and magazines with booths available for the viewing of sexually explicit movies. No issue is presented with respect to whether the movies or other materials available at…