Federal judge dismisses First Amendment lawsuit against City of Lawrence
A judge on Tuesday dismissed a federal lawsuit that alleged employees of the City of Lawrence violated two residents’ freedom of speech.
A judge on Tuesday dismissed a federal lawsuit that alleged employees of the City of Lawrence violated two residents’ freedom of speech.
Proposed changes to Lawrence City Commission procedures would move the general public comment period to the end of meetings, make it untelevised, and require signup in advance.
Two Lawrence activists have filed a federal lawsuit alleging freedom of speech violations by the City of Lawrence. It’s the second lawsuit of that nature filed against the city this week, following one from an anti-mask protester.
A Lawrence man who has clashed with local authorities for more than two years has filed a civil suit alleging that the city commission and public library have violated his freedom of speech and his right to equal protection under the law.
Lawrence Times reporter Chansi Long was targeted by city staff and ordered by police to leave the North Lawrence campsite for people experiencing homelessness Tuesday night while other members of the public were allowed to remain. “That’s a problem,” a local First Amendment expert said.
Never miss a story. Sign up for our emails.