Lodi, New Jersey residents sued after officials threatened to fine them over lawn placards. But in the end, Lodi decided to settle and stop enforcing its unconstitutional ordinance.
The government can’t censor individuals for criticizing government officials. But that’s exactly what happened last week in the Mississippi Delta — with the approval of a judge.
The criticisms, from Professor Kenneth Lawson were made 2 years ago. Why the lawsuit now? Could it be because Lawson went public last month with claims the university doctored his course materials?
The Federal Trade Commission’s attempt to sidestep the Constitution by labeling editorial decisions it doesn’t like as “unfair or deceptive trade practices” won’t work.
