First Amendment Lawsuit
Summary
A Tucson woman is suing Tempe after getting slapped with an arrest for posting a Game of Thrones GIF ahead of a city council meeting. It's a wild free speech clash that's making everyone question how local leaders handle online critics.
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Tempe taxpayers could be on the hook for hefty legal fees and a potential settlement if the courts decide the city violated her constitutional rights.
Free speech advocates and local critics score a win here, as this lawsuit pushes cities to back off from censoring internet memes.
Tempe taxpayers take the hit for the city's heavy-handed and embarrassing overreaction.
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How Tempe police unmasked online critic of city with search warrants azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic
Tucson woman sues Tempe after arrest over 'Game of Thrones' GIF posted before council meeting
Tucson woman sues Tempe after arrest over 'Game of Thrones' GIF posted before council meeting 12News
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