City of Chicago v. Hill

Each of the defendants, John A. McDermott, Reverend John Hill, Reverend Thomas Heaney and Reverend Richard Heidkamp, was charged with violating ordinances of the city of Chicago prohibiting the obstruction of traffic (Municipal Code, sec. 27 — 291) and disorderly conduct (Municipal Code, sec. 193 — 1). The cases were consolidated for trial. Each defendant was found guilty and each was find $100 for obstructing traffic and $25 for disorderly conduct.

On this direct appeal, the defendants attack the constitutionality of both ordinances on the ground that they violate section 13 of article IV of…