Anti-swearing law unconstitutional, appeals court decides

Tuesday, April 2, 2002

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. -- A state appeals court Monday struck down Michigan's 105-year-old law against using vulgar language in front of women and children, throwing out the conviction of a canoeist who let loose a stream of curses after falling into the water.

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