Frank Murphy, Carlson v. California — Opinion of the Court
“ It likewise makes it unlawful for any person to loiter or picket in the vicinity of any place of business for a similar purpose. The terms 'loiter' and 'picket' are not defined either in the ordinance or in authoritative State decisions. Therefore, they must be judged as covering all the activities embraced by the prohibition against the carrying of signs in the vicinity of a labor dispute for the purpose mentioned. ”
Frank Murphy, Carlson v. California — Opinion of the Court
“ It is true that the ordinance requires proof of a purpose to persuade others not to buy merchandise or perform services. Such a purpose could be found in the case of nearly every person engaged in publicizing the facts of a labor dispute; every employee or member of a union who engaged in such activity in the vicinity of a place of business could be found desirous of accomplishing such objectives ”
Frank Murphy, Carlson v. California — Opinion of the Court
“ State, 308 U.S. 147, 60 S.Ct. 146, 84 L.Ed. 155.↑ Section 1 declares that it shall be unlawful for any person 'to make any loud or unusual noise, or to speak in a loud or unusual tone, or to cry out or proclaim, for the purposes of inducing or influencing, or attempting to induce or influence, any person' to refrain from entering, or purchasing merchandise from, or performing any service in, any place of business. ”
