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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.
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