Overview

• U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante ruled that Conway's enforcement of its sign code against Leavitt’s Country Bakery’s mural violated the First Amendment.
• The 90-square-foot mural, painted by local high school students, depicts baked goods forming a mountain range and was classified by town officials as an oversized commercial sign.
• The court issued an injunction preventing Conway from enforcing its sign code against the mural, citing selective and inconsistent application of the ordinance.
• Bakery owner Sean Young, who filed the lawsuit in 2023 with support from the Institute for Justice, expressed relief that the community can continue to enjoy the artwork.
• While Conway officials acknowledged the ruling, they maintained that their actions were conducted in good faith and pledged to uphold constitutional rights in future regulatory practices.