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Eugene Volokh

Louisiana Town Admits It Was Wrong to Block Flying "Fuck Biden" / "And Fuck You for Voting for Him" Flags

The Town of Grand Isle just settled Ross Brunet's lawsuit against it, agreeing that

1. Plaintiff was wrongfully cited for engaging in constitutionally protected speech of flying flags with political messages.
2. Defendants … agree to cease interfering with Plaintiff's right to fly flag(s) with the word "F**k" on them.
3. Defendant, Town of Grand Isle agrees to repeal Grand Isle Ordinance 1012 by October 20, 2023.

The ordinance, which I think was clearly unconstitutional under Cohen v. California (1971) (which reversed a conviction for wearing a jacket that said "Fuck the Draft"), provided, in relevant part:

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