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Council Faces Lawsuit Over Speech Ban | Venice Beach News
Los Angeles City Council faces a looming lawsuit after banning certain words during public comment, sparking a fiery First Amendment showdown. Two major civil liberties groups are demanding the council halt removing speakers for offensive language unless actual disruption occurs — a move that’s already forced out resident Stacey Segarra-Bohlinger. The council defends the rule, citing “fighting words” and past Supreme Court precedent, but critics say it’s unconstitutional, viewpoint-based, and overly broad. With no official response yet, this clash between free speech and public order is…
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