Arizona Resident Sues City After Arrest at Council Meeting
Rebekah Massie claims her First Amendment rights were violated during a contentious public comment session.
- Massie was arrested after criticizing the city attorney's salary at a Surprise, Arizona, council meeting.
- She has filed a lawsuit alleging the city's public comment policy is unconstitutional.
- The policy prohibits comments that lodge charges or complaints against public officials.
- Massie is represented by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, a free-speech advocacy group.
- The lawsuit seeks to halt the enforcement of the policy and seeks damages for rights violations.