Hartford officials agree to stop silencing constitutionally protected speechALLIANCE DEFENSE FUND NEWS RELEASE
Hartford officials agree to stop silencing Christian man had been arrested, jailed under ‘breach of peace’ statute
HARTFORD, Conn. — Alliance Defense Fund attorneys and city of Hartford officials have agreed to a settlement that will ensure the protection of citizens’ free speech rights in public areas. Hartford officials agreed to a permanent injunction against the use of a “breach of peace” statute and a “public disturbance” statute to infringe on constitutionally-protected speech. In 2006, ADF attorneys filed suit against the city on a behalf of a man arrested for sharing his Christian message in public. Case Name: Morrell v. City of Hartford Full news release, quotes, and related media resources available at the following link: http://www.adfmedia.org/News/PRDetail/3664 ADF is a legal alliance of Christian attorneys and like-minded organizations defending the right of people to freely live out their faith. Launched in 1994, ADF employs a unique combination of strategy, training, funding, and litigation to protect and preserve religious liberty, the sanctity of life, marriage, and the family.
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