In 2011, the Supreme Court ruled that the Phelps family had the right to protest at funerals as long as they followed what?

The ruling by the Supreme Court in 2011, particularly in the case of Snyder v. Phelps, focused on the balance between the First Amendment rights to free speech and the rights of individuals to grieve privately. The Court concluded that the Phelps family could protest at funerals, as their speech was considered protected under the First Amendment, provided they adhered to local regulations governing protests. This means that while their right to express their opinions, even in a provocative manner, was upheld, the Court recognized the importance of local regulations in managing the time, place, and manner of demonstrations to protect the sanctity of funerals and the grieving process. Thus, compliance with local regulations was emphasized to ensure the rights of mourners were also respected while allowing for freedom of expression.