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Jury Clears Parish Officials in First Amendment Case, Activist Joy Banner Vows to Continue Fight for Transparency

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NEW ORLEANS — A federal jury in New Orleans has ruled in favor of St. John the Baptist Parish leaders in a First Amendment lawsuit brought by environmental justice activist Joy Banner. The verdict, delivered in the U.S. Eastern District of Louisiana, concluded that Parish President Jaclyn Hotard, Council President Michael Wright, and the parish itself did not infringe upon Banner’s freedom of speech or engage in retaliation against her. During the trial, jurors deliberated for over three hours before determining that the officials did not impede Banner’s speech nor violate Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law … Read more

Rene Gonzalez Faces Legal Trouble Over Campaign Banner Misstep

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Portland, Oregon — Controversy struck the heart of Oregon’s political scenery as Rene Gonzalez, a local city council candidate, found himself in hot water with accusations of breaching campaign regulations. His campaign reportedly failed to remain compliant with local laws concerning public advertising, which has sparked a wave of criticism and legal scrutiny. The issue arose when a large banner featuring Gonzalez’s name and urging support for his council bid was displayed prominently on a significant commercial building in Portland, without the necessary permits. This kind of advertising requires strict adherence to city ordinance, which … Read more