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Judge’s Free Speech Crackdown Under Fire | Texas News
Two lawsuits are heating up in Tarrant County over free speech, targeting Judge Tim O’Hare for allegedly silencing dissent in public meetings. Bishop Mark Kirkland and his attorney CJ Grisham claim they were unfairly ejected — Kirkland for criticizing the judge’s no-clapping rule, Grisham for using profanity. Both seek $250K each, arguing their First Amendment rights were violated. While O’Hare enjoys qualified immunity in Kirkland’s case, the county faces liability. The outcome hinges on an appeals court ruling in Grisham’s case — which could reshape how public forums operate nationwide…
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