Legal Opinion
Parkhouse v. Stringer
New York Court of Appeals
Decided June 25, 2009PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
*663OPINION OF THE COURT
Smith, J.
Petitioner’s testimony at a public hearing before a New York City agency prompted a complaint by a public official, followed by a subpoena to petitioner from the New York City Department of Investigation (DOI). Petitioner seeks to quash the subpoena, claiming that it exceeds DOI’s investigative authority and interferes with her First Amendment rights.
We recognize the importance of protecting citizens who speak publicly to their government from intrusion and harassment that may result from official displeasure with what they say. In this case, therefore, we apply…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- New York Times Co. v. SullivanSupreme Court of the United States · 1964
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- Herbert v. LandoSupreme Court of the United States · 1979
- Mills v. AlabamaSupreme Court of the United States · 1966
- Myerson v. Lentini Brothers Moving & Storage Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1973
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3Cited by6 opinions
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