Judge Allows Gaetz and Greene's Lawsuit Over Canceled Rallies to Proceed

The lawsuit against California cities moves forward, but claims against civil rights groups are dismissed due to lack of evidence.

A federal judge has allowed Reps. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene to proceed with their lawsuit against the cities of Anaheim and Riverside, California, over the cancellation of their 2021 political rallies.
The judge dismissed allegations against several civil rights groups, criticizing the lack of evidence for a conspiracy claim.
The lawsuit claims the cities engaged in viewpoint discrimination by pressuring venues to cancel the rallies in response to leftist backlash.
The legal team representing Gaetz and Greene includes John Eastman, a controversial lawyer who advised President Donald Trump.
The ruling is seen as a procedural victory for Gaetz and Greene, though it does not address the merit of their free speech claims.