ACLU Sues Cleveland Over City's GOP Convention Rules [View all]
Source: Associated Press
The city of Cleveland's rules governing protesters expected at the Republican National Convention in July violate free speech rights, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday by the American Civil Liberties Union.
The ACLU and other groups want the size and regulations of the event zone covering 3.3 square miles in downtown Cleveland reduced. The lawsuit argues the zone is so large that it imposes "absurdly" broad restrictions over everyone living or working downtown.
The civil rights organization filed the complaint in federal court in Cleveland against the city and Mayor Frank Jackson. It asks for immediate revision of the rules.
The ACLU is concerned about possible limits on free speech, as well.
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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CLEVELAND — Jun 14, 2016, 3:41 PM ET
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