On January 3, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the Seattle Housing Authority cannot bar residents of public housing from placing political signs and posters on their exterior doors. Some of the doors face the street, and some face interior halls. The majority depended on the First Amendment and said, “Displaying a sign from one’s own residence often carries a message quite distinct from placing the same sign somewhere else.” The dissent said, “While there is undoubtably concern about tenants being able to express their views, there are neighbors with rights as well.”

The case is Resident Action Council v Seattle Housing Authority, 80006-5. Thanks to How Appealing for this news.