Blind justice: Free speech prohibited on public sidewalk outside Calif. courthouse

ALLIANCE DEFENSE FUND NEWS RELEASE
February 9, 2010 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Blind justice: Free speech prohibited
on public sidewalk outside Calif. courthouse

ADF attorneys file suit against L.A. County officials after police, judge
order man to stop free speech activities outside San Fernando Courthouse

LOS ANGELES — Alliance Defense Fund attorneys filed a lawsuit Monday against Los Angeles County officials on behalf of a Christian man who was prohibited from sharing his faith on a public sidewalk outside the San Fernando Courthouse. County officials told Anthony Miano that he could only conduct his free speech activities across the street on a sparsely used sidewalk.

Case Name: Miano v. McCoy

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