The Vermont Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in six cases during the high court's annual session at Vermont Law School on Wednesday, March 8, in Oakes Hall on the VLS campus, 164 Chelsea St., South Royalton, Vermont. The session is open to the public. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2mGtZwE

Cases the Court will hear include:

When Klu Klux Klan recruitment fliers are left at the homes of two minority women, can the State prosecute distribution of the fliers as disorderly conduct? Does the distribution of KKK fliers fall into the true threats category of unprotected speech?

Does a misdemeanor charge for “revenge porn” violate the First Amendment because publicly disseminating someone’s private nude photos without their consent is not constitutionally protected?

Does a proposed Hannaford Supermarket comply with local zoning regulations and Act 250? Residents argue the supermarket interferes with setbacks, stormwater management, aesthetics, and use of a path. Hinesburg claims Hannaford must conduct a traffic study and Hannaford appeals a condition requiring installation of a traffic signal.

Should an embezzlement case be dismissed if the State failed to secure a warrant to preserve a bank’s video footage?

Do municipal taxpayers have a right to challenge the use of funds that originated from a federal grant and did not come from municipal tax revenues when the town gives those funds to a church for the purpose of renovating the church building?

What notice must a mobile home park owner give to a tenant prior to initiating eviction proceedings against the tenant when the tenant engages in a substantial violation of the terms of their lease?

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