May 19, 07:49 PM

DC Judge Rules US Capitol Steps a Free Speech Zone After Three-Year Battle

A recent court ruling by a DC Judge has declared the eastern steps of the US Capitol a free speech zone, allowing Americans to hold prayers and protests there. This decision comes after a three-year legal battle led by Pastor Rev. Patrick Mahoney, who was previously barred by US Capitol Police from hosting a peaceful prayer vigil on the Capitol steps. The court's rebuke overturns previous restrictions that labeled such activities as dangerous and prohibited. This ruling highlights the importance of free speech and equal treatment, as Members of Congress were allowed to hold demonstrations in the same location. The Liberty Center celebrated this victory for free speech.

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Harmeet K. Dhillon@HarmeetKDhillon
2 years ago
Our client @revmahoney celebrates our free speech victory allowing him to pray again in the same place Members of Congress hold demonstrations. It only took us three years of litigation to re-establish this right… https://t.co/klvL89jpmE
Center for American Liberty@Liberty_Ctr
2 years ago
A WIN FOR FREE SPEECH: U.S. Capitol Police barred @revmahoney from hosting a peaceful prayer vigil on the Capitol steps—despite allowing members of Congress and their supporters to hold protests in the same spot. Now, thanks to Rev. Mahoney’s lawsuit, the Capitol steps are open… https://t.co/wch4zWjuQV
Larry Elder@larryelder
2 years ago
DC Judge Sides With Pastor, Declares US Capitol's Eastern Steps a Free Speech Zone https://t.co/xnYblxW0fO

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