Roberts v. University City

  • Filed: 07/25/2016
  • Status: Closed
  • Latest Update: Jul 25, 2016
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Summary

The American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri filed suit against the city of University City, Missouri, on behalf of city resident Andrew Roberts. The mayor of University City ordered police to remove Roberts from a city council meeting after he attempted to state his opposition to a proposed resolution during the public comment period of the meeting. The mayor also barred Roberts from speaking at future meetings.

FInd the Legal Glossary here: https://www.aclu-mo.org/en/node/124

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News & Commentary

Jul 25, 2016

University City Violates Resident’s Free Speech and Due Process Rights

St. Louis, MO -- Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri filed suit against the city of University City, Missouri, on behalf of city resident Andrew Roberts. The mayor of University City ordered police to remove Roberts from a city council meeting after he attempted to state his opposition to a proposed resolution during the public comment period of the meeting. The mayor also barred Roberts from speaking at future meetings. On January 11, 2016, Roberts attempted to deliver a prepared statement on Resolution 2016-2, a controversial, formal resolution to censure Councilmember Terry Crow. Through his statement, Roberts

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Apr 25, 2017

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